Olafur Eliasson’s Earth Speakr

Earth Speakr is created by Olafur Eliasson with his studio, kids, creative partners, and a group of researchers and experts, and is funded by the Federal Foreign Office on the occasion of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2020 and realized in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut.

Earth Speakr is an interactive, augmented reality, artwork by artist Olafur Eliasson that amplifies kids’ views on the future wellbeing of the planet. The artwork invites adults and today’s decision-makers, change-makers, and global leaders to listen up to what kids have to say.

To include as many people as possible, Eliasson and his studio developed a predominantly digital artwork with the support of an extensive team including kids, researchers, and other specialists. Earth Speakr is made available in 25 languages and can be accessed worldwide. In addition, the project is partnering with a growing network of museums, libraries, and educational institutions, such as the City of Miami Beach, to share the artwork online and in person when and where possible in times of social distancing.

Studio Olafur Eliasson has collaborated with leading institutions and experts in creating toolkits to inspire engagement with Earth Speakr in various settings, available free-for-download in 25 languages on the website (www.earthspeakr.art). Each toolkit is designed to help in the process of discovering the artwork – from exploring existing messages to empowering kids to create new messages.

Everyone can download the Earth Speakr app and animate their environment using playful interactive technology. Kids and young people below the voting age can choose to take part by giving their voice and speak up for their local surroundings and for the planet. Their creative messages are shared on www.earthspeakr.art and experienced on the app via Augmented Reality (AR).