Royal Astronomical Society and RWA Present ‘Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space’ Exhibition
In a striking mix of science, art, and history the Royal Astronomical Society joins with the Royal West of England Academy. They launch the exhibition Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space. It runs from January 24 to April 19, 2026 at the RWA in Bristol. Visitors enter a space that speaks of our long draw to the stars through old items and bold new art.
Linking History and Modern Art
Artist Ione Parkin, an RWA member, leads the display. The show holds works by more than 30 artists who think on stars, planets, and the universe. These creators use paint, sculpture, installations, and digital work. Each work forms a clear link to space and its deep appeal. Renowned names join with new voices. Among these are Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Sir Christopher Le Brun, Cornelia Parker CBE OBE RA, and Wolfgang Tillmans RA. Art meets old objects borrowed from public collections, including items from the society itself.
Highlights of the Exhibition’s Items
The old pieces let visitors see a link to early ways of watching the sky. Moon drawings, star maps, and crafted celestial globes call out history. Every object shows a skill in marking the sky and records a long-held draw for the stars.
Symposium Linking Science and Art
To add more depth, RAS holds the Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space Symposium on February 28, 2026 at Burlington House in London. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Astronomers, archivists, and artists share views in close talks. Their words tie science with art as they speak on the sky and our place within it.
A Celebration of Cosmic Curiosity
Cosmos: The Art of Observing Space stands for our strong and wide interest in space. The show ties past science to new art so we can think on the stars. It makes room for science and art to sit side by side and let curiosity speak.
More details, including ticket information, sit on the RWA official site. Information on the symposium appears on the Royal Astronomical Society website.
This link of science and art shows a growing trend. The study of space shares ground with new digital work and art, and the public sees space in a new light.
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