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Explore the Cosmos With Space-Inspired Artworks From Artnet’s Gallery Network

Bring a sliver of the celestial into your home or office with these out-of-this-world artworks.

First of a roundup of space-inspired artworks showing a round, black disc with various sized sports balls standing in for various planets.
Greg Colson, Solar System Model (Wiffle King Saturn) (2004). Courtesy of Cardi Gallery, Milan.

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The night sky and celestial bodies have proven potent sources of inspiration for artists across the millennia. Capturing the essence of the cosmos, we’ve rounded up a selection of space-inspired artworks all available through the Artnet Gallery Network, where you can easily browse galleries worldwide and thousands of artworks with a few simple clicks.

And while these stellar artworks, all of which are influenced by astronomy and cosmic themes, are an excellent starting point, it is only a small fraction of what can be found on the Artnet Gallery Network.

Agate Apkalne, The Gallery of Universe, 2018 (2018)

A black and white photo of the milky way, part of the space-inspired artworks roundup.

Agate Apkalne, The Gallery of Universe, 2018 (2018). Courtesy of TVD ART Galerie, Berlin.

Hans Feurer, On the Moon (1969)

A black and white image of a woman in 1970s attire standing on the surface of the moon and the earth in the far black background.

Hans Feurer, On the Moon (1969). Courtesy of Camera Work, Berlin.

Greg Colson, Observed Shapes (UFO Sightings) (2001)

A black round composition with wedges showing the number of celestial sightings like UFO's or lights. Part of the space-inspired artworks roundup.

Greg Colson, Observed Shapes (UFO Sightings) (2001). Courtesy of Cardi Gallery, Milan.

Armin Morback, UFO (2019)

A photo of cloudy sky with a saucer shaped louis vuitton bag floating in the top right corner.

Armin Morback, UFO (2019). Courtesy of Galerie Roschlaub, Hamburg / Zurich.

Martin Boyce, Celestial Hardware (2023)

An abstract multimedia work in blue and green with a series of holes drilled through showing the white wall and looking like a moon calendar, with celestial orbits etched across the surface. Part of the space-inspired artworks roundup.

Martin Boyce, Celestial Hardware (2023). Courtesy of Galerie Eva Presenhuber, Zurich / Vienna.

Tom Hammick, Nightfall (2017)

Four abstracted figures standing under a starry sky with a meteor flashing across the top of the composition, part of the space-inspired roundup.

Tom Hammick, Nightfall (2017). Courtesy of Galerie Boisserée GmbH, Cologne.

Kate Breakey, Lunar Eclipse Jan. 2019 (2019)

A sepia toned image of a partial lunar eclipse.

Kate Breakey, Lunar Eclipse Jan. 2019 (2019). Courtesy of Stephen L. Clark Gallery, Austin.

Sarah Morris, Total Lunar Eclipse (2012)

A geometric abstract painting in four quadrants with different circle compositions and color palettes in each. Part of the space-inspired artworks roundup.

Sarah Morris, Total Lunar Eclipse (2012). Courtesy of MLTPL | Better Than One, Hamburg.

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