Have you ever wondered what’s going on up there beyond the sky? Join artist and astrophysicist, Nia Imara, as she takes the audience on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets and galaxies in a dynamic, multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe and humanity’s place in it. Full of spectacular images, art and music performed by celebrated pianist Glen Pearson, this adventure through the cosmos is an experience you won’t soon forget.
About the Artists
Dr. Nia Imara is an artist, astrophysicist and educator. She is the founder of Onaketa, a nonprofit organization that provides free STEM tutoring and other educational resources for black and brown youth. She’s the author of Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe
Glen Pearson is a renowned jazz pianist, Grammy Award winner, and music educator whose illustrious career spans over five decades. Pearson has collaborated with celebrated artists including Bobby Hutcherson, Pharaoh Sanders, Regina Belle, and Diane Reeves, and has performed at venues from Carnegie Hall to the Blue Note.
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Signed copies of Dr. Imara's book, Painting the Cosmos, will be available for purchase at the event. In this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanity’s ever-evolving view of nature. What is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? Richly illustrated with spectacular full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world—particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists—this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos.
