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What does space smell like?

Space science communication often emphasizes the visual – photographs, videos, and paintings. Much more rarely is space science communicated via the perspective of smell. Yes,…

Arts

How does one go about creating a space-themed video game?

Editor May 15, 2020 80s aesthetics creativity Filament game development game jams game mechanics minimalism prototypes puzzle mechanics video games

Outer space is a common context in video games. Sometimes, space plays a central role in the story. Other times, space is simply an artistic…

Arts

Why would you create a coloring book about orbital mechanics?

Editor April 3, 2020 Art children coloring books exponential growth Johannes Kepler kickstarter Leonardo da Vinci M C Escher orbital mechanics tessellations

Orbital mechanics are not an obvious subject for a coloring book, but the result can be beautiful. It can also be inspirational for children today…

Arts

How do you create a graphic novel set in a dystopian future?

Editor February 14, 2020 adventures apocalypses Elysium galaxies graphic novels Halo Infinite Robots science fiction video games visual art

Visual art inspires engagement with the cosmos. Science fiction writing is equally motivating. Graphic novels, a combination of both art forms, draw on the strengths…

Arts

How do you film Earth as an otherworldly alien planet?

Editor January 10, 2020 alien planets astronauts conservancy deserts filmmaking landscapes photography public lands spacesuits the American Southwest

Andrew Studer is a professional outdoor photographer and filmmaker based in Oregon. He has a passion for capturing and showcasing the beauty of our natural…

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How does Frank Herbert’s Dune address women’s agency?

Editor December 27, 2019 Denis Villeneuve Dune feminism Frank Herbert Lady Jessica sci-fi science fiction the Atreides the Bene Gesserit the MeToo movement

A sci-fi classic is Frank Herbert’s Dune. It is one of the best-selling sci-fi book series of all time. It has had numerous adaptations, appearing…

Arts Society Worlds

What were the top five reads on Filling Space for 2019?

Editor December 16, 2019 Africa ethics existential risk Love Death & Robots Mars Netflix Religion space colonization subsurfaces the space sector

This year, Filling Space published over 60 interviews. The experts we interviewed all engage with space in interesting but very diverse ways. They include artists,…

Arts

How do you make art that depicts exploring outer space?

Editor June 28, 2019 Cassini-Huygens Cassini’s Grand Finale digital film NASA planetary exploration space art space exploration the cosmos the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Making art about future human space exploration catalyzes the very thing it depicts. Suggestive imagery inspires future generations to advance humans’ expansion into the cosmos.…