To the Space with Fotografiska: Michael Najjar

As autumn approaches, Fotografiska Tallinn turns its gaze to the stars with the major exhibition SPACE – A Visual Journey . In this episode, you will meet one of the featured artist, Michael Najjar.

Michael Najjar will share the story of his extraordinary journey. Balancing one foot in art and the other in science, he is also physically preparing for his upcoming spaceflight.

Michael Najjar is an internationally renowned artist, explorer and future astronaut. His work spans from photography, video and digital image-making to sculpture and writing. He is known for working closely at the intersection of art, science, and technology, dealing in complex and critical ways with the technological developments that are defining and drastically changing the early 21st century.

Michael Najjar's series outer space looks at the latest developments in space exploration and the way they will shape our future life on Earth, in Earth’s near orbit and on other planets. The project presents a futuristic vision of life in space, inspired by real-world technological advancements and collaborations with space agencies, astronauts, and scientists.

SPACE – A Visual Journey , group exhibition, September 13 – January 18

The exhibition SPACE – A Visual Journey explores the celestial frontier where artistic expression and scientific inquiry meet, and captures the grandeur of the cosmos through the eyes of astronomers and the interpretive visions of artists alike. Through works by 14 different artists, we encounter questions about Earth, space, and our identities – who we are in the face of eternity, and who has the right to dream about the future?

The podcast is hosted by Fotografiska guide  Elo Aun.