Overview
- Jeff Koons' sculpture series 'Moon Phases' becomes the first NASA-sanctioned artwork on the moon, marking a historic moment in space art.
- The sculpture consists of 125 mini-sculptures named after influential figures, symbolizing human achievements and inspiring future generations.
- The project includes a commercial aspect with NFTs of each sculpture and larger Earth-bound versions featuring precious gemstones.
- This initiative follows a failed attempt by another spacecraft last month and competes with other artists for the title of first art on the moon.
- Previous unofficial artworks on the moon include the 'Moon Museum' and an aluminum figure left by Apollo 15 crewmembers.