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)
Agate Apkalne, The Gallery of Universe, 2018 (2018). Courtesy of TVD ART Galerie, Berlin.
Hans Feurer, On the Moon (1969)
Hans Feurer, On the Moon (1969). Courtesy of Camera Work, Berlin.
Greg Colson, Observed Shapes (UFO Sightings) (2001)
Greg Colson, Observed Shapes (UFO Sightings) (2001). Courtesy of Cardi Gallery, Milan.
Armin Morback, UFO (2019). Courtesy of Galerie Roschlaub, Hamburg / Zurich.
Martin Boyce, Celestial Hardware (2023)
Martin Boyce, Celestial Hardware (2023). Courtesy of Galerie Eva Presenhuber, Zurich / Vienna.
Tom Hammick, Nightfall (2017). Courtesy of Galerie Boisserée GmbH, Cologne.
Kate Breakey, Lunar Eclipse Jan. 2019 (2019)
Kate Breakey, Lunar Eclipse Jan. 2019 (2019). Courtesy of Stephen L. Clark Gallery, Austin.
Sarah Morris, Total Lunar Eclipse (2012)
Sarah Morris, Total Lunar Eclipse (2012). Courtesy of MLTPL | Better Than One, Hamburg.
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