GSFK to feature ‘Museum of the Moon’ artwork

Thiruvananthapuram: The maiden Global Science Festival Kerala (GSFK) to be held at Life Sciences Park will feature some of the famous works in science, technology and art, including the 'Museum of the Moon', a 2016 inflatable installation artwork by British artist, Luke Jerram.
GSFK will be held for 45 days starting in December 2023 by Amuseum ArtScience, a trust in collaboration with the government.
Amuseum trustee Ajith Kumar said GSFK 2023 will serve as a remarkable platform for experts, students and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
“GSFK 2023 promises to captivate visitors with its intricate science exhibitions, curated by experts, housed within the 'life science' pavilion. The festival will showcase mega walk-ins, digital interactive platforms, replicas and specimens. Additionally, attendees can look forward to engaging in night-time observations, a science congress, and captivating cultural performances,” Kumar said.
The science extravaganza is being organised in collaboration with international science exhibition agencies, national and international museums, and organisations like Kerala Sasthra Sanketika Sarvakalasala, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad and various national and international organisations and associations, including the renowned 'Museum of the Moon'.
GSFK is expected to serve as a first step towards establishing a permanent science exhibition center in Thiruvananthapuram, with an ultimate goal of developing a 'science city' that operates at the national level. As part of the festival, a series of educational events will be conducted in schools across the state starting in July conveying core values and message of the festival to students.