El Extrasolar Digital Creation Contest 2023, organized by Fundación Antenna and the Giant Magellan Telescope, is an example of how to connect disciplines such as science with a wider audience through art. In collaboration with strategic partners such as the Santiago Metro, MIM and Canal NTV, the project invited artists and digital creators from Chile to imagine the universe beyond the solar system. This initiative sought to connect science, art and astronomy, linking the public to the construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and its scientific mission.
Impact of the Project
The call, unprecedented of its kind, received 178 applications by artists and creators since the age of 14, highlighting works in digital animation, artificial intelligence and mixed techniques. During the public voting phase, 12,439 votes, and the project achieved a scope of 4.1 million people, promoting the intersection between art and astronomy.
Methodology
The competition included a national call, digital outreach campaigns, and the evaluation of an expert jury. The winning works were exhibited at the Mirador Interactive Museum (MIM) and screened at the Festival South Slope, generating a cross-cutting dialogue between science, technology and art. We are currently connecting with strategic partners to be able to show the selected videos in Japan and the United States.
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