The Facts
Luke Jerram's seven-metre-diameter floating Earth sculpture, Gaia, has been installed at the Royal Festival Hall in London, suspended above the stage and allowing visitors to walk beneath it. The touring artwork uses high-resolution NASA imagery to create a three-dimensional view of the planet, accompanied by a surround-sound composition by BAFTA-winning composer Dan Jones. The installation has been presented in more than 30 countries and is now on view at the Southbank Centre for the first time. The piece was created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
The Signal
Gaia exemplifies Jerram's ongoing practice of using monumental installations to engage audiences with planetary health and environmental themes. By placing viewers in a position to experience the 'overview effect', the work connects directly to contemporary conversations about climate change and sustainability. For collectors and curators, the piece's continued international tour—now at one of London's most prominent cultural venues—reinforces Jerrams's standing as an artist who successfully merges scientific imagery with immersive public engagement.
- Artists: Luke Jerram
- People: Luke Jerram, Dan Jones
- Museums: Southbank Centre
- Locations: London
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