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LACMA celebrated the opening of the David Geffen Galleries with a star-studded gala that drew artists, architects and Hollywood luminaries to toast Peter Zumthor’s bold new building, while fundraising milestones were highlighted, including a record $11.5 million raised at dinner and the campaign nearing $869 million overall.
Artist Jeff Koons has made history by placing the first "authorized" work of art on the moon with his sculpture series "Moon Phases," which arrived on the lunar surface aboard the Odysseus spacecraft. The series consists of 125 mini-sculptures of the moon, each inscribed with the name of a groundbreaking figure in human history. Koons' project also includes a commercial component, with NFTs of each sculpture being offered and larger physical sculptures remaining on Earth. This achievement marks a milestone in the art world and comes amidst a renewed interest in space exploration.
The Odysseus lunar lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, successfully landed on the moon, marking the first US landing in over 50 years. The spacecraft is upright and transmitting data, with the company working to downlink the first images from the lunar surface. Artist Jeff Koons' sculpture "Moon Phases" hitched a ride on the lander, depicting 125 mini-sculptures of the moon and inscribed with names of historical figures. NASA hailed the mission as a "great and daring quest," preparing for future human exploration of the moon under #Artemis.
Jeff Koons's long-awaited project, "The Moon Phases Project," involving 125 sculptures sent to the moon, finally took off in a SpaceX rocket after several delays. The sculptures, representing different moon phases and historical figures, were scheduled to land on the moon in a lunar lander. The initiative, which also includes corresponding NFTs and larger versions of the sculptures, aims to commemorate significant human achievements and impact.
Artist Jeff Koons has sent 125 stainless steel sculptures of the moon on a SpaceX rocket to the moon, with the lunar lander also carrying NASA equipment. Inspired by his son, Koons's project involves NFMoon, 4Space, and Pace Gallery, and the sculptures are named after historical figures. If the lander reaches its destination, it would be the first authorized artwork on the moon, standing as a heritage site according to the Artemis Accords.