Sarawak's Borneo Cultures Museum set to bask in 'Museum Of The Moon' afterglow

'Museum Of The Moon' by Luke Jerram, which set to open at Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching, Sarawak on June 17, is a touring art installation that features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Photo shows a presentation of this installation in Italy. Photo: Museum Of The Moon

The Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching, Sarawak is about to be graced with an awe-inspiring spectacle as the highly anticipated international touring art show, Museum Of The Moon, makes its grand arrival at its doorstep.

This breathtaking installation, which starts showing on June 17 at the museum, brings the marvels of the moon down to Earth, captivating visitors with its colossal, meticulously-crafted lunar replica suspended in mid-air.

Measuring 7m in diameter, this acclaimed artwork by British artist Luke Jerram is a striking blend of art, science and imagination.

The moon replica features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface, taken by a NASA satellite carrying the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera launched in 2010.

At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally-lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.

The installation - set to be installed in an indoor gallery space at the Borneo Cultures Museum - is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones. It has been presented in more than 30 countries and experienced by over 20 million people.

As it journeys across various locations, the installation accumulates fresh musical compositions and also captures personal reflections and stories from those who encounter it.

Moreover, it sheds light on the latest advancements in lunar science, serving as a platform for highlighting new research and discoveries about the moon.

“The Museum Of The Moon is much more than just a demonstration of technical and scientific prowess. It creates a personal connection with the nocturnal sky, heightening the experience of gazing at a ‘full moon’ by generating a sense of nearness. The installation exudes extraordinary gentleness and inspires reflection, contemplation, celebration and respect,” said a visiting arts curator in Marseille, France, as quoted on the Museum Of The Moon website.

Museum Of The Moon is simultaneously showing at the Tollwood Festival in Munich, Germany and the Wairarapa Museum of Art And History in New Zealand till July 16.

Click here for updates on the Museum Of The Moon presentation at Borneo Cultures Museum, which will run from June 17 to Aug 5.