Capturing our imagination like no other planet, Mars has fascinated humanity for millennia. Mars: The Red Mirror takes visitors on an expedition through history and across cultures to learn how our neighbouring planet has been seen as the god of war, a god of agriculture, an ancestral symbol for masculinity and a muse for science fiction. It features over 300 objects, including rare scientific manuscripts, historical artefacts, an authentic Martian meteorite, films and contemporary art.
First shown in Barcelona in 2021, this new version of Mars: The Red Mirror turns its lens to Asia. It traces Mars' ancient imprints in China, India, and Japan, and celebrates the legacy of pioneering Asian astronomers. It provides a glimpse into Mars' portrayal in Southeast Asian pop culture, and also features work from Singapore's Space Faculty, who champion space technology's transformative potential in Asia.
Mars: The Red Mirror is curated by Juan Insua, and presented by ArtScience Museum and the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB).
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