The Overview Effect: Zooming Out to Zoom In
The conservation movement changed when Stuart Brand asked NASA “why haven’t we seen a photograph of the whole earth yet?” and our “pale blue dot” was finally seen in 1967.
Now in the age of high definition satellite imagery, Ben Grant uses his art and the Daily Overview toward the same end.
Join us as we discuss the “overview effect,” whether millions of followers actually matter, his path to art, and it’s role in inspiring the next wave of care and concern for our planet.
Set in the heart of Oakland at the pop-up Robot Heart Residency, surrounded by large scale art installations and converted warehouses. Presented by PlayAlchemist.
Alcohol will be available for purchase onsite. Parking is available.
1000 22nd Ave, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM PDT.
Stick around for DJ sets and dancing (tickets sold separately): robotheart.secretparty.io