A giant moon suddenly appears on Lee Tung Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong? A scene that looks like it could only appear in a science fiction film actually happens in the real world. However, don’t think that this is a sign of doomsday. In fact, it was British artist Luke Jerram who was inspired by Wan Chai Lee Tung Lee Tung Street. At the invitation of East Street, he has moved his famous installation art "Museum of the Moon" to Asia for the first time, and taking advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone can have a different moon-viewing experience!
"The moon seen in different places is different." After touring exhibitions in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland and Belgium, the giant moon will arrive in Asia for the first time this autumn and will be located at "Lee Tung" in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. street".
The 7-meter-diameter moon is exquisitely crafted and is perfectly presented to the public at a reduced scale of 1 centimeter to 5 kilometers using the real landscape of the lunar land captured by NASA. Regarding the debut of the "Moon Museum" in Hong Kong, Luke said that in Hong Kong, where there are many high-rise buildings, it is difficult for ordinary citizens to see the bright moon. The appearance of the giant moon will not only accompany residents to celebrate the festival, but also provide a new moon-viewing experience.
The "Moon Museum" in Greenwich, London, is on display on the grassland.
The "Moon Museum" in Rennes, France is on display in the center of the swimming pool.
In Asia, the round and bright moon at mid-sphere symbolizes the beautiful moment of family reunion. However, in other regions, the moon has different images. Because of the installation of the Moon Museum, Luke said that he has studied the moon culture of various countries around the world. , in my hometown in the UK, the moon was traditionally considered unlucky in the past. "People in the past believed that moonlight would damage the land, and crops could not bear the cold moonlight. They even thought that moonlight could kill people." Of course, such ideas are less common in modern times. Some British people even think that the moon is made of cheese, which is quite funny. ?Due to different histories, cultures, and religions of moons around the world, the meaning and interpretation of the works will change when the works are exhibited in different countries? Luke said.
