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COMMUNITY

Gowanus Expo 2016

FILM

Head for Highland 2021

ART + SCIENCE

The Art of Science 2019: Water in Our Changing World

CLIMATE ACTION

Earth Day 2018 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

ART

Open Studios 2013: Surface Makes by Joana Ricou

CELEBRATING ARTISTS GLOBALLY

Live Studio Broadcast with the NAF: 2021

What is DecadesOut?

DecadesOut is a forward looking, social impact driven, media producing, arts supporting organization. It exists to create, encourage and support our collective pursuit of beauty and knowledge and foster an appreciation of our unique existence.

Science is the study of the physical world and society, and humanity has always been inextricably tied to the dictates of science. From the discovery of fire that freed us to roam the world to the current understanding of the laws of physics and chemistry that regulate our universe and our bodies: from the development of the technologies behind medicine, communications, exploration, and warfare to the eventual reformation of our world and ourselves, mankind and science have and will exist together as the best of friends and most bitter adversaries.

The work of DecadesOut looks toward the future and into history to not only find where the power of science acts in accord with the spirit of humankind, but also where lessons can be learned to avoid the great potential for harm that science possesses when its power is uncontrollable or misused. It also examines the role that scientists, engineers, explorers and educators have and will play as the human ambassadors to science in the understanding of this fundamental relationship.

As the age of science has become a steady framework for humanity's development (and source of debate), there needs to be outlets dedicated to artists as they engage in the growing dialogue between science and society. DecadesOut exists to meet that need.

Calls to Action & Resources


This section is dedicated to amplifying those things happening around the world in international affairs, science and the arts. We'll frequently post related articles about the things we care most about.

  • Affairs of the World
    Ukraine: DecadesOut is against the violent and internationally destabilizing actions taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. In response, there are multiple ways we can support those most impacted, namely the Ukrainian people: UNICEF, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the UN Refugee Agency.
  • It's Heating Up Around Here
    Climate Change: As temperatures continue to rise, it's important to keep an eye on what's being published and said as we try to grapple with humanity's place in this changing ecosystem. Stay tuned, as we'll regularly highlight some stories that do a good job (we think) of informing us.
  • It's Right Before Our Eyes
    Art activism is growing around the world. Here are a few places for you to check out what's going on and what world artists are responding to.