Giant illuminated 'hanging Earth' to go on display in Douglas

Globe sculpture has literally toured... the globe...

A giant illuminated hanging Earth - some 2.1 million times smaller than the real thing - will be on display in Douglas later this month.

Called Gaia, and created by artist, Luke Jerram, it's described as a unique and inspiring artwork which helps people understand the importance of, and challenges facing, the environment.

Gaia measures six metres in diameter, and features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface.  

It will be on public display at St. Thomas' Church from 20 April to the 12 May - coinciding with Earth Day on the 22 April.

The globe has toured the world, including visits to Hong Kong, London and Australia. 

A visit to Jersey attracted 30,000 visitors last year with a similar artwork called 'Floating Earth'.

Gaia will be installed in the nave at St.Thomas' with a bespoke surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning composer, Dan Jones, playing alongside the sculpture.

The visit has been supported by a partnership of organisations including Net Zero Isle of Man, The Isle of Man Arts Council and headline sponsors, Orsted.