‘Mars & Beyond’ merges two critical themes of the 21 st century: firstly, the catastrophic rise in global warming, deforestation, animal species extinction and plastic pollution in our oceans; and secondly, the revival of the space race.
The vast immersive experience, taking place across five floors of Southbank’s iconic Bargehouse, will explore the human race now and in the future. Examining the science of our planet and presenting imaginative alternative futures, ‘Mars & Beyond’ will be an unforgettable experience, aiming to educate, caution, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
Set at the close of the 21 st century, ‘Mars & Beyond’ looks back in time to the year 2020 – our present day creating a perspective, through the artistic lens, from which to consider solutions for the current state of our planet.
The brainchild of visionary artist Oskar Krajewski, the show welcomes everyone, from young to old, lovers of art, the Earth and science fiction. Krajewski is the founder of creative studio Art-Recyclism, and for ‘Mars & Beyond’ will collaborate with more than 30 artists and contributors, including Greenpeace, Sci-Fi London and Flux.
As we look for solutions and try to predict our future, things may not seem optimistic or sustainable.…but we believe art can play an important role in our survival!
Collaborators confirmed so far include: Oskar OK Krajewski, Aphra Shemza, Oliver Gingrich, Joana Palma,
Wiktor Kuta, Paula Barnard-Groves, Wayne Chisnall, Mark Peachey (and the crew: Snoe), Esther Rolinson,
Andy Lomas, Rosso Art, Louise Beer & John Hooper, Karel Bata, Laura Dekker, Jasmine Pradissitto, Victoria Helena
Mihatovic, Annalisa Mandia (Bubu), Tyre Furniture Skills, Liber Aguila & Carlos Ulloa, James Edward Marks,
Nina Salomons, Nano Projections, Kristin Neidlinger, October! Collective (Aleksandra Karpowicz, Isabella
Steinsdotter & Fayann Smith), Liza Read, Dark Soul Dance Theatre (Zuza Tehanu), Lauren Baker, Dan Knight,
Helen Twigge-Molecey, Erin Stephanie Ross, Alex Rose, Becky Lyon, Mowgli Art, Shaun Prickimage, Ed Thurlow and Kirsten Reynolds.
Mars & Beyond’ will run 20 February – 15 March 2020. The experience will run Monday – Thursday 11am –
10pm and Friday – Sundays 11am – 11pm with fresh and special features in addition to the permanent
programme.
Tickets available now