Author Talk: Dr. Nia Imara, "Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe

About the Book: A stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art

What is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe . . . and how do they help us to shape our reality? In Painting the Cosmos, astrophysicist and visual artist Nia Imara combines these perspectives to comprehensively illustrate the history of the universe and our position in it.

In this eye-opening and accessible book, Imara asks pivotal questions and explores humanity’s ever-evolving view of nature. Richly illustrated with stunning full-color images of our universe and beautiful work from creators around the world—particularly the often-neglected work of women and Black artists, this one-of-a-kind book unites the realms of art, science, and culture to create a dynamic portrait of the cosmos.

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