Overview Effect
The landing lights are on: Poetic Kinetics’ Overview Effect makes a stunning re-entry at Coachella 2019.
The landing lights are on: Poetic Kinetics’ Overview Effect makes a stunning re-entry at Coachella 2019.
April 12, 2019 – Poetic Kinetics returns to Coachella to unleash their seventh, larger-than-life, roaming art installation—the return of the fan-favorite Coachella Astronaut, Overview Effect. With a track record for creating some of Coachella’s most iconic art, anticipation has been high among attendees eager to experience the newest spectacle the studio has in store.
Since the Astronaut’s show-stopping debut at Coachella 2014, where the kinetic sculpture swept the field as the festival’s most photographed installation, the giant explorer has been exploring the galaxy and beyond. This year, the fan-favorite has returned, transformed inside and out, with an important mission for Coachella, called “Overview Effect.”
The overview effect is the cognitive shift in awareness reported by some astronauts during spaceflight while viewing the earth from outer space. Humbled by the vision of our planet, our space traveler has realized there is no Plan(et) B.
There is no Plan(et) B — across species and races, borders and continents, all life must come together to protect the special planet we all call home.
In the news
Los Angeles Times Coachella is the canvas. The art is the spectacle. 
Artsy The Coachella art installations of 2019. 
Time Out The big astronaut returns to hover over Coachella. 
TheWrap Coachella 2019 highlights and surprises. 
Ones to Watch The ten best surprises from Coachella weekend one. 
Artillery The most noteworthy art projects of Coachella 2019. 
Buzz Bands LA Ten things witnessed during Coachella weekend one. 
Flaunt Coachella’s international program of artist installations. 
The Press-Enterprise Behind the return of Coachella’s roaming astronaut. 
Rock Cellar The best rock, indie acts and festival highlights. 
Vogue The best alternative style from Coachella 2019. 
Poetic Kinetics Archive The complete Overview Effect press archive. 
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