Gaia (Daytime Entry)

Name: Gaia (Daytime Entry)
Start: 2024-10-17T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-17T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Southwark Cathedral, SE1 9DA London, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu Oct 17 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Southwark Cathedral, SE1 9DA London, United Kingdom | London, EN

View Luke Jerram's beautiful Gaia installation in London's oldest gothic Cathedral.
Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface* the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.
The installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
When presented indoors, the Earth artwork slowly revolves. A specially composed soundtrack by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture.
The artwork is 1.8 million times smaller than the real Earth with each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture representing 18km of the Earth’s surface. By standing 211m away from the artwork, the public will be able to see the Earth as it appears from the moon.
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How to see Gaia at Southwark Cathedral
We recommend buying tickets in advance to guarantee entry for the day and time you wish to visit the Cathedral and Gaia. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door.
We will be operating a one way system throughout the Gaia residency. Entrance will be via the Cathedral Churchyard opposite Borough Market and exit will be via the Cathedral courtyard located on the north side opposite the River Thames.
It may be necessary to close Gaia early on some days so please keep an eye on our website for any changes to our opening times to avoid disappointment.