The world of art and sustainability has converged in a unique and ambitious endeavor. Polkadot, a leading Web3 blockchain ecosystem, has joined forces with BitBasel, a pioneering platform at the intersection of art, blockchain, and emerging technology, to launch the Art for Impact Space Program. This groundbreaking initiative invites artists to create visual works inspired by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusion in a permanent art archive destined for the lunar surface.
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Preserving the Future of Humanity
The selected artworks will be preserved using Nanofiche, a space-grade technology designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space. This cutting-edge preservation method ensures that the artworks will remain intact for billions of years, serving as a testament to human creativity, purpose, and legacy. The Art for Impact Space Program is part of the GLPH (Galactic Library Preserve Humanity) archival payload, set to launch on the upcoming Astrobotic Griffin-1 lunar mission under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
Calling All Artists
Artists from around the world are invited to submit their visual works that reflect on one or more of the 17 SDGs. The submissions can include digital art, photography, illustration, painting, or mixed media. The goal is not only to showcase artistic talent but also to inspire global awareness and spark future generations.
- Climate action
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean energy
- Sustainable innovation
- And many more
The Curation Committee
A curation committee composed of representatives from BitBasel, Polkadot, GLPH, and the University of Florida Blockchain Lab will evaluate the submissions and select the final group of artworks to be included in the Moon-bound archive. The selected artists will be formally recognized as part of this historic cultural and space mission.
Scott Spiegel’s Vision
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for artists to etch their values into history—literally,” said Scott Spiegel, Co-founder & CEO of BitBasel. “With Polkadot’s support, we’re expanding the reach of this mission across the Web3 ecosystem and beyond. The Moon is the canvas, and together we’re sending a message that art can drive awareness, action, and legacy.”
Submission Deadline and Launch Details
The submission deadline is May 9, 2025, and the selected works will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket later this year. To learn more and submit your artwork, visit form.typeform.com/to/EiS1sHtG.
About the Partners
BitBasel is a pioneering platform at the intersection of art, blockchain, and emerging technology. Founded in Miami in 2020, BitBasel empowers artists, collectors, and technologists through immersive experiences, curated exhibitions, and digital marketplaces. With a mission to “Pioneer the Future of the Arts,” BitBasel has launched historic initiatives—from lunar art missions to global Web3 education programs. Polkadot is the powerful, secure core of Web3, providing a shared foundation that unites some of the world’s most transformative apps and blockchains. Polkadot offers advanced modular architecture that allows devs to easily design and build their own specialized blockchain projects, pooled security that ensures the same high standard for secure block production across all connected chains and apps connected to it, and robust governance that ensures a transparent system where everyone has say in shaping the blockchain ecosystem for growth and sustainability. GLPH is a groundbreaking archival initiative using Nanofiche technology to preserve humanity’s cultural legacy on the Moon for billions of years. The University of Florida Blockchain Lab is a leading research institution that explores the intersection of blockchain technology and emerging applications.
Join the Cosmic Quest
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a historic cultural and space mission. Submit your artwork today and be part of the GLPH archival payload headed to the lunar surface. Visit form.typeform.com/to/EiS1sHtG to learn more and submit your work. Together, we can preserve the future of humanity.
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