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Mirror Moon

Photo by Stuart Martin of GAIA 2021.

Museum of the Moon in Rennes, France

Palm Temple. Photo by Bob Pitchford

Palm Temple in London 2020. Photo by Alessandro Gaja

Play Me, I'm Yours - New York

Park and Slide

Aeolus - Acoustic Wind Pavilion

Oil Fountain in Bristol Cathedral

Glass Microbiology

Glass Microbiology at Canterbury Cathedral

National Museum of Scotland 2022

Invisible Homeless. Photo by Mark Simmons

Museum of the Moon at Tintern Abbey. Photo by Gemmakatewood

Of Earth and Sky - Gloucester 2020. Photo courtesy of Gloucester Culture Trust.

Gaia at the Natural History Museum, London

In Memoriam. Photo by Finnbarr Webster

In Memoriam

Photo by Finnbarr Webster.

In Memoriam - Photo by Andrew Stevens- Urban Dance Photography.

Bridges, Not Walls. National Eisteddfod, Wales.

Floating Earth in Canary Wharf, London. Photo by Jason Hartley @pinkbeephotography

Floating Earth in Canary Wharf, London 2023. Photo by www.bryan-jones.com

Sky Orchestra - over London

Mars at Natural History Museum, London. Photo courtesy of Trustees of HNM

Withdrawn - National Trust Commission

Withdrawn - National Trust Commission. Photo by Jamie Brightmore

Floating Earth. Photo by @photographicLeigh

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Museum of the Moon at Glastonbury Festival 2019 with Arcadia. Photo by Lukonic Photography

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Luke Jerram's multidisciplinary arts practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live artworks. Living in the UK, but working internationally, Jerram creates art projects which excite and inspire people around the world.

Dreamtime Fellowship

We are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Dreamtime Fellowship, a programme initiated and fully funded by Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram in collaboration with Spike Island studios.

The Dreamtime Fellowship 2024-25, is now open to applications from artists currently living in Bristol, working across any media.

The successful applicant will be granted:

• 24-hour access to a shared studio space at Spike Island for a year (from October 2024 to September 2025)
• Annual membership to the  Spike Island Associates  network, which offers free access to regular talks, studio visits from artists, critics and curators, and peer-to-peer learning and support
• A £5,000 bursary
• Three one-to-one mentoring sessions with  Luke Jerram  throughout the year

Find out more and apply.

Lecture at Royal Society

In July, Luke gave this 25minute long talk at the Royal Society, London. Rather than a formal lecture, it was designed to inspire both arts and science specialists as well as families in attendance.

Made in stainless steel, using NASA accurate topographic data from the moon’s surface, Mirror Moon allows the public to feel and touch every crater, valley and mountain. As well as allowing everyone to explore the Moon visually and through touch, this artwork will also be great for those in our society who are visually impaired.

The artwork will first be presented at the  Royal Society in London this July.  

Ascension is a memorial arts project in memory of those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. On Saturday 23 rd March, the four-year anniversary since the first UK lockdown began, specially made kites were flown at a small memorial event in Bristol. This allowed the participants an opportunity to remember their loved ones, celebrate their lives and grieve their loss at a time when much of the world is moving on from the effects of the pandemic. Find out more

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World Famous Gaia artwork coming to Bath Abbey for Treasuring Creation Festival

Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerram’s touring Gaia artwork from 18 th September to 29 th October 2023, as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival . Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface and provides the opportunity to see our planet floating in three-dimensions. The Treasuring Creation Festival will focus on appreciating and caring for our planet.

Gaia by Luke Jerram

Gaia will be suspended underneath the tower in the centre of the Abbey, providing an awe-inspiring view as people enter the building. The artwork was previously on display at Wells Cathedral.

Gaia creates a sense of the Overview Effect , which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.

The artwork is 1.8 million times smaller than the real Earth with each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture describing 18km of the Earth’s surface.

A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones will be played alongside the sculpture. In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth.

Bath Abbey previously hosted Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon during November and December 2021, which proved to be very popular, with visitors coming from around the world to view the artwork.

Treasuring Creation Festival

The Treasuring Creation Festival brings together a full and varied programme of events for the duration of Gaia’s installation. Events include: Tours; Concerts; Art Exhibition; Teaching Series; Schools Programme; ‘Playful Planet’ Family Days & Activities Trail and Eco-crafting; Early Years sessions; Movement & Meditation Workshops. There will also be a screening of the film Race for the Future by local film director James Levelle, who will be presenting the screening and taking questions afterwards.

Revd Stephen Girling, Abbey Missioner and Chair of Bath Abbeys’ Eco Group says:

“Gaia represents this wonderful earth which Christians believe is a gift of God who calls us to be good stewards in co-operation with him and one another. In the breathtaking setting of the Abbey, the Treasuring Creation Festival will provide many and varied opportunities for celebration and for learning how we can better work together.”

More details and ticket information is available on Bath Abbey’s website here .

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Luke Jerram’s Gaia

10 Jun 2023-18 Jun 2023

Gaia, world famous Earth artwork created from NASA imagery, comes to Reading Town Hall

See artist Luke Jerram’s famous installation Gaia as part of Reading Climate Festival 2023 . With surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer, Dan Jones.

Measuring seven metres in diameter and suspended inside Reading’s historic Concert Hall, Gaia features high-resolution NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface.

You'll need to book your timeslot to attend. The Gaia experience will last approximately 30 minutes and slots are every 45 minutes.

• Under 14s accompanied by an adult: Free
• All Attendees must have a ticket

The installation creates a sense of the ‘Overview Effect,’ which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of this experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment . Gaia is a visual representation of the fragility and beauty of the earth. The piece is coming to the town as a call to action for Reading in taking steps to make our town net zero by 2030.

Alongside the installation visitors will be offered the opportunity to sign up to ‘small changes with big impact’ pledges and become part of a community of ‘game changers’ to help protect our planet. Get Involved via  whatsonreading.com/climate-pledge

Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council ( NERC ), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres.

For more information on Reading Climate Festival and for more events please visit their website

Please note: this is not a seated event, but you will be moving around the Concert Hall viewing the installation. Wheelchair users cannot book online - please contact the Reading Arts Box Office to book your tickets - call 0118 960 6060 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, availability may vary on show days) or via email  [email protected]

EXTRA SESSIONS ADDED

Relaxed Sessions Sessions with low lighting and lower sound. 

• 11 June -  4pm – 5pm
• 18 June -  4pm – 5pm

Twilight Sessions Additional sessions later in the day, available to book online.

• 16 June -  4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm and 6.15pm
• 17 June -  4.15pm, 5pm and 5.45pm

Gaia Craft pack at Reading Museum

The Gaia Craft packs are now sold out online. ‘

If you have ordered a Craft Pack, please collect it from the Museum Reception when you attend the Gaia event.

This event has already taken place.

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Please note: this is not a seated event, but you will be moving around the Concert Hall viewing the installation. Adults: £2 Under 14s accompanied by an adult: Free (All attendees must have a ticket). 

Wheelchair users:  please contact the Reading Arts Box Office to book your tickets 

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Our Planet Earth – Gaia

Wonder at Gaia - a mesmerising, seven-metre-diameter recreation of Planet Earth.

Gaia, created by British artist Luke Jerram, is a mesmerising seven metre diameter installation of planet earth. It features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface and has impressed audiences across the globe from as far afield as London, Hong Kong and Australia.

The artwork is 1.8 million times smaller than the real Earth with each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture describing 18km of the Earth’s surface. By standing 211m away from the artwork, you can see the Earth as it appears from the moon!

This permanent installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.

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You can view gaia by standing, sitting, or walking underneath it, and from different angles in the science centre..

Enjoy a whole new perspective of Earth on our viewing platform upstairs.

There’s lots to look at on Earth – during your visit see if you can find all the continents, countries you’ve been to or where we are.

It provides a unique opportunity to view our planet floating in three dimensions and is a brilliantly accessible way to consider the fragility and wonder of our planet.

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Gaia Planet Earth UK Tour Dates

Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

First, there was a scale version of the Moon touring around the world. Now there’s a scale version of our planet earth and it’s touring around a few places in the UK. It will be presented in art exhibitions and festivals around the world over the coming years and it is a great thing to see as a family.

Gaia is an artwork by the UK artist Luke Jerram. The installation measures seven metres in diameter and it was created from 120dpi detailed NASA images of the Earth’s surface. You will get to see our planet floating in front of you in three dimensions.

The piece has been created to give you a sense of awe for the planet which only astronauts get to experience in real life. The artist hopes that the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet, a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another.

As well as the sculpture there is a specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Hones. The sculpture is 1.8 million times smaller than the real earth. They will be exhibiting Gaia in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Luke Jerram was also the creator of the popular Museum of the Moon sculpture which has also toured the world. We were lucky enough to see it at the Natural History Museum in London. It was certainly quite a wondrous thing to see and I would imagine this will be just as interesting to see.

Find Planet Earth Gaia Near Me UK Dates

Dynamic Earth , Edinburgh, UK, 29 March – ongoing Charles Rennie Mackintosh Church , Glasgow, UK, 13 May – 24 June Reading Climate Festival , UK, 10 – 18 June Landmark Arts Centre , London, 16 June – 2 July Durham Cathedral, UK, 10 July – 10 September Kendal Calling , UK, 27 – 30 July Southwell Minster , UK, 27 July – 13 August Lichfield Cathedral, UK, 22 September – 5 November Truro Cathedral , UK, 6 – 28 October

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Still Here by Gaia (2018)

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Building name: 32 Custom House. Lot was home to the Daniels Building

Architect: William R Walker

Date built: 1873

Perhaps considered the most iconic mural in the current Downtown portfolio, Gaia’s Still Here is a portrait of a contemporary Narragansett woman named Lynsea Montanari holding a portrait of her tribal elder, Wampanoag and Narangansett leader Princess Red Wing. Lynsea wears contemporary clothing in lieu of traditional regalia, an inference to the community of Indigenous people currently living, working, and holding tradition in modern-day Providence.

The location of the 32 Custom House building (and the parking lot that was the former Daniels building) provides a sweeping view of the wall from the Weybosset bridge and river. According to the City Department of Art, Culture & Tourism, “Weybosset Street was a site where three important Indian trails met, one coming down from the north, the second up from the southeast Mount Hope region called the Wampanoag Trail, and the third up from Connecticut in the southwest called the Pequot Trail.”

Gaia’s opening idea for the mural was to consider erasure, considering the landscape that existed before colonial settlement, asking the question of whose history gets recorded and whose doesn’t. As he captures in his artist interview (viewable above), through partnership and permission seeking with the Tomaquag Museum, the work evolved into a narrative that captures a living person holding legacy and tradition, advocating for human rights and environmental justice, a people still here across time that continues today.

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Princess Redwing was a Narragansett and Wampanoag elder, activist, historian, folklorist and curator. While the portraits take center stage in the piece, the native flora that surrounds the figures holds deep symbolism for the community:

Sunflowers carry a long history in the Western Hemisphere and are an important local symbol as a crop grown by the Narragansett Tribe.

Strawberries are of particular importance to Lynsea and invoke the Montanari family crest and heritage. The strawberry is endemic to the region, but additionally it is a symbol of love and friendship. Lynsea’s earrings are also strawberry shapes.

Pink Lady’s Slipper flower pays homage to Lorén Spears, educator, activist, author, and artist as well as executive director of theTomaquag Museum. Her Narragansett name is Lady Slipper. The large wildflower grows in RI.

The little deer is the only element not to scale. Endemic to the region, deer represent a valuable resource for Indigenous communities.

Red-winged Blackbirds , the bird for which Princess Red Wing was named, represent companions of ancestral history, keeping company with the next generation into the 21st century to inspire stewardship and leadership.

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Gaia at Derby Cathedral

Gaia is a touring artwork measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. The artwork provides the unique opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three-dimensions above the nave of the Cathedral.

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Floating Earth also prompts the difficult discussions we all need to have about climate change and what we, as individuals and wider society, can do to make our lifestyles sustainable.  The installation is presented with a surround-sound composition by Dan Jones. 

Upcoming Presentations  Festival KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen , Hanover, Germany, 16 May – 2 June 2024

Previous Presentations European Capital of Culture , Timișoara, Romania, 2023 ArtHouse Jersey, Queen’s Valley Reservoir, Jersey, 2023   Eurovision Song Contest , Liverpool, UK, 2023 Brescia , Italian Capital of Culture, Italy, 2023 Canary Wharf, London for Winter Lights 2023   Cultuurcentrum Sint-Niklaas. Belgium 2022 Light Waves, Salford, UK 2021 Light Night Wigan, UK 2021

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Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface*. The artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three-dimensions.

The installation creates a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. Watch this great film about the phenomenon.

The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet; a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another. After the lockdown, there has been a renewed respect for nature.

A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture. In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth.

Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. *The imagery for the artwork has been compiled from Visible Earth series, NASA.

Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large scale public artworks.

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Abraham Lincoln continues to have pop cultural moments 159 years after his time.

After Page Six reported that a new documentary posits that the 16th American president was gay — and Broadway’s hottest show “Oh, Mary!” cheekily portrays Honest Abe as a not-so-honest hubby — an eye-catching painting Lincoln was hanging at the recent Hamptons Art Fair.

Created by Dallas-based artist Lindsay Ekstrom, the $36,000 portrait of Lincoln called “Forever Friday” shows the Great Emancipator dapperly dressed in a floral tux jacket with a baller Rolex, a blinged out diamond ring and personalized cufflinks.

Ekstrom — who specializes in dandified or hipsterized portraits of cultural icons like Albert Einstein with tattoos, Frida Kahlo in overalls or George Washington in a Louis Vuitton jacket — has also painted Lincoln in an Adidas track jacket and jeans.

The Lincoln piece that hung at the Hamptons fair had a turbulent history itself! The piece had been damaged in an apparent art heist gone wrong.

The artist explained on Instagram that in early 2022, “I was commissioned to paint a George Washington and an Abraham Lincoln to be hung side by side in a board room. After they were finished, they were crated, and left with a [courier].”

But while, “George Washington arrived in Utah unscathed… Abe, unfortunately was nowhere to be found. ‘Forever Friday’ had been heisted! After weeks of investigation we found the truth of what happened and the painting of Abe was recovered. By then, I had repainted the piece ‘Forever Friday’ for our collectors, so George was no longer alone.”

Ekstrom wrote: “Lessons learned: 1. Do NOT advertise the contents of the crate on the outside,” since the crate said, “Rad art inside, fragile!”

She also wrote: “2. If you are an art thief, be more careful when breaking into the crate of an original painting.”

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The painting that showed is the Hamptons was the one that had been pilfered and recovered, and had a gash in the canvas when it was found.

Ekstrom’s husband and the business director of the couple’s gallery, LX Artworks , told us: “We took that piece back, [and] because she loved that piece so much we re-stretched it, she repainted the canvas.” He added of the artist, “She was never going to sell that,” but then recently decided to show the reimagined Lincoln piece in the Hamptons.

Aaron also explained how Lindsay has a special affinity for Lincoln as a subject.

“She painted Abe as her very first portrait,” he said. “She read his biography and just fell in love with him.”

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Khabarovsk, Russia fascinates visitors with its unusual heritage and fabulous untouched nature. Tourists are drawn to the native culture, eclectic architecture and mesmerizing waters in this off-the-beaten-track destination, which promises a unique and memorable vacation.

As the center of Russia’s far eastern region of Khabarovsk Krai, the city offers celebrations throughout the year which are sure to give added flair to your trip, from traditional culture days to large-scale food fests. It is easy to keep a full itinerary during your stay thanks to its many theaters, museums, restaurants, workshops and quest rooms. Guests who want a more relaxed holiday can venture into the serenity of Khabarovsk nature, including the coast of the Sea of Japan or one of the region’s many picturesque lakes .

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Khabarovsk architecture surprises with its harmonious blending of varying types and styles. This is due in large part to major changes which the city underwent in the mid-19th-early 20th centuries in conjunction with developments in the political, economic, scientific and technical spheres. The search for new trends in architecture came after the death of the classicism style, which had dominated the Russian Empire and the wider world for centuries. Beginning in the mid-19th century, the practice of mixing eclectic architectural styles began to emerge, leading to an era of amazing stylistic improvisations.

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Khabarovsk’s Gothic architecture is best represented by the artillery warehouse buildings located at 16 Komsomolskaya Street. Another notable example is the Red Guard Headquarters (105 Komsomolskaya Street), which has been preserved in its original form. The complex consists of two identical two-story brick buildings with unusual motifs containing pseudo-gothic elements.

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Khabarovsk Attractions

The layout of Khabarovsk is very simple: its 3 main streets of Lenin, Muravyov-Amursky and Seryshev pass through the downtown area, while Ussuriysky and Amur Boulevards run perpendicular to them. A distinctive feature of Khabarovsk are its many hills, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for your walk.

Begin your walking tour of Khabarovsk from the train station, where you can see the monument to Yerofey Khabarov, the famous explorer for whom the city is named. Nearby is a sculpture of a double-headed eagle, erected in memory of soldiers, officers and builders of the Far Eastern Railway. Moving from the station along Amur Boulevard you will reach the central market, just past which is Lenin Square. A spacious area with a granite fountain in the center, it is the main plaza of Khabarovsk and the site of the city’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Next to the square is Dynamo Park, famous for its three ponds and Ferris wheel.

From Lenin Square, move along Muravyov-Amursky Street to reach Amur Embankment, passing most of Khabarovsk’s famous 19th-20th century buildings along the way. Descend to the embankment via two grand staircases or make a small detour onto Shevchenko Street, where you can follow the slope until you reach the embankment’s main stretch. Among other things, the area is home to the House of Officers and three museums.

As you move along the embankment through a park you will come across the city symbol of Khabarovsk, a building set on a steep cliff above the Amur River. It was at the foot of this cliff that the founders of a military post, the first semblance of civilization in the area, first landed.

After reaching the river and walking along Ussuriysky Boulevard to Turgenev Street, turn right to reach Glory Square. Here you will find another famous Khabarovsk landmark, Transfiguration Cathedral, along with a magnificent view of the Amur River and its dreamy islands. Glory Square concludes the main walking route of Khabarovsk, but from here you can reach any part of the city by public transport or taxi .

Khabarovsk Cultural Life

Khabarovsk entertainment centers around its many theaters and museums. Visit Khabarovsk Museum of Local Lore to get a better glimpse of city and regional life. Children and adults alike will want to visit Fishes of Amur River Museum, an aquarium which is home to some 90 species of the underwater world. To catch the vibe of local artists, head to the Far Eastern Art Museum.

There are several theaters in Khabarovsk, each of which is worth visiting:

• Khabarovsk Regional Puppet Theater;
• Triad Pantomime Theater;
• Khabarovsk Regional Philharmonic;
• White Theater, and others.

In addition, Khabarovsk offers several concert halls, culture houses, cinemas and art institutions .

Khabarovsk Souvenirs

While the city’s souvenir selection is not as diverse as in other Russian cities, guests can still find something suited to their tastes on their tour to Khabarovsk. Amur River and the Sea of Japan offer an abundance of seafood that can be tasted on the spot or brought home in dried or smoked form. Yet it is the rich culture of the local indigenous peoples which provides the largest selection of national souvenirs.

If you’re looking for an original gift, traditional Nanai slippers are comfortable and warm. Sewn from leather or fabric and decorated in a bright, colorful style before being trimmed with fur, they make the perfect house shoes in winter. Traditional decorations include amulets which are made from animal bones, fur or fabrics and decorated with ribbons and colored beads.

Standard souvenirs like plates, magnets, mugs and flasks stamped with images of Khabarovsk or its coat of arms can be purchased in souvenir shops, which are mostly located downtown and at the airport and railway station.

Laura Hickli (Canada) Recovery Tour w/ Stoker, Space Quaker + Amby Accardi

Jul 21, 2024 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM

July 20, 2024

Poster by Laura Hickli

Laura Hickli (Canada) Recovery Tour supported by Space Quaker, Stoker and Amby Accardi at The Crack Fox on July 21st. $10 Adv, $15 Door. 21+

Join Canadian Art Pop band Laura Hickli as they tour brand-new music on grief and recovery following a major vehicle accident last year. The Crack Fox hosts an evening of music, big feelings and story-telling featuring local gems Stoker, Space Quaker + Amby Accardi.

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LAURA HICKLI (Progressive Art Pop)

Sounds like: Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Weyes Blood

Laura Hickli (Mohkínstsis/Calgary) is an internationally touring progressive art pop songstress known for her tightly arranged dreamy soundscapes, exquisite vocals, evocative lyrics, and emotionally powerful performances. The classically trained pianist was homeschooled in a conspiracy-laden religious household where she honed her ability to reflect deeply felt emotions through dynamic, textured, and technical songwriting and production.

During the tour of her latest record ‘Both Feet In The World, At Least I Can Stand,' (North Pole Records) Laura and her band suffered a serious motor vehicle accident that left Laura with PTSD and a traumatic head injury. After nearly a year in recovery, she emerges with gripping and exceedingly personal new music birthed during her chaotic grieving process.

Hickli has a knack for creating art out of life's ebbs and offering a small gift of resilience to the returning tides. A performer in several award-winning projects, Hickli’s personal works continue to receive radio play on CBC, BBC+, Top Album of the Year awards, and accolades from The Big Takeover, Cups N Cakes and more.

Currently preparing to record her new album ‘stranger to myself’ at The National Music Centre and embark on a two-month international tour this summer, Hickli’s developing story offers a fresh and inviting look at what life can be, while carrying the foundations of her spellbindingly intimate, yet explosive brand of dark process-music.

www.laurahickliofficial.com // @laurahickli

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SPACE QUAKER (Soft Alt Rock)

Space Quaker is typically a 6-piece, STL-based rock band with fiddle and trumpet fronted by songwriter Robin Harvey. At this show, however, they'll perform a special stripped-down set as a duo: Robin and lead guitarist Noah Jodice. SQ started as a joke band in 2023--a Bill Callahan cover band called The Kill Billahans-- about a year after Robin started teaching herself guitar. Now they play mostly originals and released their first two singles in May of 2024.

https://spacequaker.bandcamp.com/.../dream-logic-going-back

AMBY ACCARDI (Indie Folk)

Amby Accardi is an indie musician from the Midwest. With a background in percussion and jazz, she likes to explore interesting rhythms in her music and has a strong tendency to use 7th chords. Amby plays all of the instruments on her tunes and writes and sings all of her music herself.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MIoztjaGLXMKRzofhQEo7...

STOKER (Folkgaze)

Stoker is the music project of singer-songwriter Joseph Belsher. Drawing from a number of genres including folk, shoegaze and power pop, Joseph's songs are intimate, dynamic, and full of emotionally charged lyrics.

https://stokerstl.bandcamp.com

The Crack Fox

1114 Olive St

The Crack Fox (1114 Olive St, St. Louis, MO)

Doors: 7 PM / Show: 7:15 PM

Tickets: $10 Advance, $15 Door - 21+

P.O. BOX 191606 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-918-3000

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