'ONE SMALL STEP' JULY - SEPTEMBER 2019
‘One Small Step’ is a unique exhibition featuring 12 leading artists – in-line with the 12 men who have walked on the moon since 1969 – who each transformed an astronaut helmet into a work of art to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landings. Participating artists included Jake and Dinos Chapman, Joana Vasconcelos, Mr. Brainwash, Bran Symondson, UnSKilled Worker, Hayden Kays, Ben Eine and Chris Levine.
The exhibition was curated by Ben Moore and toured as the headline feature of The Other Art Fair in London (July 2019) Los Angeles and Dallas (September 2019) and raised over £100,000 for MAG (Mines Advisory Group) whose mission is to clear landmines and unexploded bombs from conflict-affected communities, where one small step can be the difference between life and death. All the artworks were showcased on the London Underground supported by Art Below.
One Small Step is a unique exhibition featuring 12 leading artists – in-line with the 12 men who have walked on the moon since 1969 – who will each transform an astronaut helmet into a work of art. Participating artists include Anish Kapoor, Joana Vasconcelos, D*Face, Mr. Brainwash, Bran Symondson, UnSKilled Worker, Philip Colbert, Hayden Kays, Ben Eine, Dan Baldwin, Alison Jackson and Chris Levine.
Curated by Ben Moore, all proceeds from the sale of the One Small Step helmets via an online auction at Paddle 8 will go to MAG (Mines Advisory Group) whose mission is to clear landmines and unexploded bombs from conflict-affected communities, where one small step can be the difference between life and death.
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EXHIBITIONS
One Small Step
The Other Art Fair, Kings Cross, London
4 – 7 July 2019
One Small Step
Gallery 286, Earls Court , London
16 – 21 July 2019
One Small Step
The Other Art Fair,
Barkar Hangar, Santa Monica, Los Angeles
5 – 8 September 2019
One Small Step
The Other Art Fair,
Dallas Market Hall, Dallas
19 – 22 September 2019
Curator Ben Moore comments, “It’s incredible to think that only 50 years ago we first landed on the moon which has been our loyal companion in the night sky since the beginning of time as we know it. I believe that one day soon when we have conquered the limitations of speed the planets will become like new countries in our universe and we will begin a new chapter of space travel and planetary colonisation. Through this all I hope planet Earth will always remain our home – safe and secure thanks to the good work of charities like MAG.’
The exhibition follows curator Ben Moore’s sell-out 2013 exhibition Art Wars where some of the world’s leading artists were given Star Wars stormtrooper helmet replicas to transform.
The ONE SMALL STEP exhibition will be unveiled at the first summer edition of The Other Art Fair, from 4 – 7 July where it will be on public display in The Crossing, King’s Cross, one of London’s largest and most exciting redevelopments, and the capital’s creative neighbourhood. In addition to the original astronaut helmet artworks, there will be limited edition prints available for sale at the fair.
Jessica Chow, UK Fair Manager of The Other Art Fair, adds, “One Small Step creatively pairs a momentous tribute with a special charity and cause, cleverly brought to life by an incredible selection of artists. The helmets will be a highlight of the fair not to miss.”
Posters featuring the astronaut helmets will go on display at nearby London Underground stations supported by Art Below. The auction will open via Paddle8 from 4 July and then countdown to the anniversary of the moon landing and close on 22 July. The original helmets plus selected limited edition prints will be part of the auction, with all proceeds going to MAG.
ONE SMALL STEP
Anish Kapoor and Chapman Brothers among artists paying tribute to the moon landing at the Other Art Fair
