Quad, Derby, United Kingdom

Humanity is currently engaged in a new space race. Nations and private corporations are eagerly pushing ahead to develop the technologies required to explore and ultimately exploit the riches of the cosmos. A new generation of space scientists is working to develop the skills required to become explorers of the unlimited frontier. Ascension presents images of space scientists and scientific facilities across Europe in an interactive installation, which includes an augmented reality component that reveals images of natural chaos and genesis. The images are accompanied by a soundscape including text by Frank White, noted space-philosopher and theorist.