Artists in Space

A BIS evening talk with special guest, space artist, David A. Hardy, 7-8.30pm.

This presentation covers the development of astronomical art from its earliest beginnings and charts its progress through the French artist Lucien Rudaux, Chesley Bonestell and R.A. Smith. Speaker David Hardy will also present some of his own prolific portfolio.

David is the longest-established space artist on Planet Earth! He is European Vice President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA) and recipient of its Lucian Rudaux Memorial Award. In 1954 he illustrated his first book for Patrick Moore and they have continued to collaborate ever since on books and The Sky at Night, culminating in the 2004 book Futures: 50 Years in Space: The Challenge of the Stars, which received the Sir Arthur Clarke Award in 2005. He has also written and illustrated a number of his own books, such as Atlas of the Solar System, and wrote, edited and designed Visions of Space Artists Journey Through the Cosmos (1989). A book about his life and work, Hardyware, was published by Dragon’s World in 2001. He is also a science fiction author.

As usual, attendance is free for members of the British Interplanetary Society, £5 for non-members and for this event we are again offering a free guest place for Member's guests (subject to availability).

For more information and bookings, click here (http://www.bis-space.com/2011/08/10/1254/artists-in-space-2).

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