Seven-metre-wide artwork of Mars coming to Truro Cathedral
A seven-metre-wide artwork of Mars is coming to Truro Cathedral.
The piece, created by Luke Jerram, will be on display from October 13 to November 2, 2025.
The artwork, which is part of a UK-wide tour, follows on from his other astronomical pieces, Museum of the Moon and Gaia.
It features 120 dpi NASA imagery of the surface of the planet, with each centimetre representing 10 kilometres of the planet, and is accompanied by a sound composition by Dan Jones.
Mars by Luke Jerram. (Image: Ella Foster/ Exeter Cathedral)
Sean O'Neill, chief operating officer, said: "From the moment we had Gaia here, I hoped that we would be able to host Mars next.
"The red/orange hues of Mars will bring the soft Bath stone of the cathedral to life, especially during Mars by Night sessions."
Entry to Truro Cathedral will remain free throughout the installation during the day, with donations encouraged to enable the cathedral to continue to bring events such as Mars to the community of Cornwall.
The cathedral previously hosted Luke Jerram's Gaia artwork. (Image: James Kitto)
There will also be a range of ticketed events and activities accompanying the installation for people to enjoy, including the opportunity to ascend into the roof space and view Mars from an aerial perspective.
Reverend Simon Robinson, dean of Truro Cathedral, said: "It is very good to welcome Luke Jerram's great artwork Mars: War and Peace, particularly as we approach the season of Remembrance.
"This vast artwork provokes us to reflect on conflict, conflict perhaps in our communities and conflict on a worldwide scale.
"I am proud that Cornwall's great cathedral, a place of sacred space and common ground for us all is hosting this evocative work."
Artist Luke Jerram said: 'I am delighted to be invited to bring my artwork back to Truro Cathedral. "
He added that he hopes that "visitors will feel transported to the inhospitable desert wasteland of Mars".
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Digital Trends
an hour ago
- Digital Trends
NASA's nightwatch tips for June include one of the sky's grandest shows
Each month, NASA shares its top tips on what to look out for in the sky over the following weeks, and June promises plenty of delights. Planets … and the moon The planets are out in force through the month, with Venus, Saturn, Mars, and even Mercury all putting in an appearance. Weather permitting, you'll be able to spot Venus — the brightest planet in our solar system — and Saturn in the eastern sky during the couple of hours before dawn each morning throughout June. Notice how Saturn rapidly climbs in the sky each day as the weeks pass by. Aligning with our nearest neighbor, you'll find the third quarter moon next to Saturn on June 19, and a crescent moon next to Venus just a few days later on June 22. Look our for the salmon-pink glow of Mars in the couple of hours after sunset toward the west, though NASA points out that it's noticeably fainter than it was at the beginning of last month. Around 16-17 June, Mars will appear to pass close to Regulus, the bright star at the heart of the constellation Leo, the lion. While the planets can be seen with the naked eye, grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope to get a decent view of Mars and Regulus appearing as close as the width of the full moon. Mercury, too, is putting in an appearance this month, though it'll be at its highest and most visible right at the end, on June 27. Look for it quite low in the west, just as the glow of sunset is fading. Milky Way June also offers an ideal opportunity to view the stunning Milky Way galaxy, comprising hundreds of billions of stars, as well as vast amounts of cosmic dust and gas. The Milky Way, of which Earth is a part, appears as a faint band of hazy light arching across the night sky, and it's a sight to behold. 'You just need to be under dark skies away from bright city lights to see it,' NASA says, adding: 'What you're looking at is the bright central core of our home galaxy, seen edge-on, from our position within the galaxy's disk.' Again, while it's possible to view the Milky Way with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a telescope will significantly enhance what you see. June solstice The upcoming solstice, which marks the moment when the sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky, resulting in the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest in the Southern Hemisphere, is on June 20. NASA describes the event as 'a consistent astronomical signpost that humans have observed for millennia. Ancient structures from Stonehenge to Chichén Itzá were built, in part, to align with the solstices, demonstrating how important these celestial events were to many cultures.' It adds that if you find a quiet spot to watch the sunset on this special day, 'you'll be participating in one of humanity's oldest astronomical traditions, connecting you to observers across thousands of years of human history.'
Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Bloomberg
UK Eyes Greater Nuclear Role in Europe Amid Doubts About US
The UK envisages taking an enhanced role in NATO's nuclear deterrence amid doubts surrounding the US commitment to the alliance, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to make Britain 'war-ready' to counter Russian aggression in Europe. The government is exploring new capabilities such as fighter jets able to fire nuclear weapons as part of plans to boost Britain's nuclear contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity discussing sensitive matters of national security.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
'People don't train for cancer' - fitness coach raises over £8,000 for hospice
A PERSONAL trainer from Carlisle has completed an 'emotional' seven day challenge and raised £8,600 in memory of his dad. Barrie Mark Scougal, 49, who owns Barrie Mark Personal Training in Harraby decided to fundraise and honour the team at Eden Valley Hospice who cared for his dad, Tony Scougal, and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice. Tony died in June last year after a battle with cancer. Barrie said: 'It's an emotional day today but it was worth it to have raised so much. It's amazing. 'You see so much about the Eden Valley Hospice on social media, or can drive past it so many times, but until you experience it and meet the staff, you never truly understand. 'You never know when you might need it and to be able to help the hospice keep their doors open is amazing.' Barrie kick-started his week of fitness challenges with a 10km swim on Monday, May 26 at Bannatyne's gym after coaching from Myles Little. READ MORE: Eden Valley Hospice to host walking group in Chances Park next month Barrie's mum and dad. (Image: Supplied) He said: 'My kids and wife swim like fish, and I couldn't! I'd never swam more than 3,000 metres. It took me four and a half hours to complete, and I loved it.' On Wednesday Mark honoured both his mum and dad by learning their favourite dance, the foxtrot. He took part in around five hours of intensive training and Let's Dance in the city, where his parents used to take their classes. He then performed in front of a group of 40 people, including his young daughters. Barrie said: 'I don't dance! This day was probably the worst of all because I wanted to do it justice. I didn't realise that the foxtrot was one of the hardest. I wouldn't have got a ten from Len but it was a laugh.' READ MORE: Two friends set off on journey from Edinburgh to Rome for Carlisle's veteran charity Barrie (left) and the team from Let's Dance. (Image: Supplied) In between challenge days, Barrie hosted full days of coaching clients back to back. To end the week, Barrie took his dad on 'one last run' and completed a half-marathon in his honour – carrying his ashes in his backpack. Tony was a keen runner who took part in 50 half-marathons and 25 full-distance marathons throughout his life. When he finished the run, Barrie was greeted by over 50 people who were cheering him on. Barrie on his run with support from family and friends. (Image: Supplied) He added: 'I hate running. I didn't train, I didn't train for any of the challenges because people don't train for cancer or radiotherapy or chemotherapy. This is all for a higher purpose. 'I wanted to use my business and my platform to do good and give back to the city. 'My wife thinks I'm mad! My kids have gone to school today telling all their friends about it. To me, it's all about family. They're the most important in my life. If they're proud, I can go to sleep happy. 'Thank you to everyone who has donated, texted, commented and supported me. The response has been phenomenal!' Barrie's JustGiving page for Eden Valley Hospice is still online, you can donate here:
