Postcards to Space
Inspired by the idea of amazing artist and founding director Maria Lanas & her extraordinary “Projekt Postcard” display in the Dulles Airport, we gathered artwork in the form of colorful space-themed postcards from over 1000 children in hospitals & schools from 9 countries around the world. Their postcard art was inspired by space exploration & gave the children the opportunity to share their messages with the international crew of astronauts & cosmonauts living in space.
Knowing we wouldn’t be able to send over 1000 paper postcards to the space station, we collected the children’s artwork electronically & our Space for Art partner A-Blok Interactive Experiences created a video compilation of their artwork & their messages of unity and the healing power of art, which is also beautifully enhanced by the original music of Alex Alvear composed specially for the video & incorporates the voices of the children. The Postcards to Space video has been shared with the crew of the ISS and will be premiered here on Earth on Nov 20, 2018 during the celebration of the UNICEF World Children’s Day events.
In honor of UNICEF World Children's Day, the "Postcards to Space" messages of unity were sent to space from children all over the world.
Special thanks to the ABlok Interactive Experiences team for bringing this project to life! And to the ISS crew of Expedtion 55 for sharing their view of the video in space with all of us down here on Earth! #space #art #healing
"Postcards to Space"
Video from Space
"You are amazing people doing a great job! Enjoy your time in space & come back to Earth safely!" ~ Sofia Voshresengskaga
"If you see spooky aliens, please let us know so we can survive the invasion!" ~ Anthony M.
Club for the Future ~ 'Postcards to Space'
We are incredibly grateful to Club for the Future for giving children the extraordinary opportunity to fly their artwork to space. Through Postcards to Space, young artists around the world imagine, create, and see their art soar beyond Earth! 🚀🎨 Knowing their artwork will fly to space opens their hearts and minds to new possibilities and expands how they see their own potential!
We also love that these works continue their journey through our exhibitions, shared in both physical and digital formats. Together, they serve as a joyful reminder of what’s possible when creativity has no limits.
