As NASA works to return astronauts to the moon, the space agency is resurrecting an Apollo-era program aimed at communicating the cultural significance of its missions.
A new era for the NASA Artist's Cooperation Program, or NASA Arts Program as it came to be known, has begun with two space-themed murals now on public view in New York's Hudson Square neighborhood in Manhattan. Created in cooperation with the Hudson Square Business Improvement District, the two colorful side-by-side murals titled "To the Moon, and Back," were painted by the New York-based team of Geraluz and WERC.
"I am thrilled that NASA's Art Program is returning with such an impactful project that will inspire the next generation — the Artemis Generation — to be curious, dream big and hopefully join us in our work at NASA someday," said Pam Melroy, NASA's deputy administrator and a former astronaut, in a statement.
"To continue pushing the boundaries of discovery and exploration, we'll need future generations to think critically and use creativity and ingenuity to solve some of our biggest challenges, and art is essential in preparing young minds for this task," she said on Tuesday (Sept. 24).
