Xavier Cortada to create eco-art in the South Pole

Miami artist Xavier Cortada will be in Antarctica from December 28, 2006 to January 12, 2007 to implement a series of art projects sponsored through the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs. In exploring Antarctica, Cortada addresses our interconnectedness to one another and to our planet. See http://www.cortada.com/antarctica

"This is an exciting project that will result in a positive and meaningful body of work," says Kim Silverman, Program Director for the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Artists and Writer's Program. "Xavier's project represents a new and progressive dimension in artistic expression, adding breadth to the Program. I am particularly delighted with the acknowledgement and support that the project brings to the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 movement. Mr.
Cortada's success in reaching large and diverse audiences is significant and will likely inspire people to learn more about IPY and Antarctica---the science, the history, and the importance of the continent."

It is envisioned that IPY will create long-standing legacies of international research collaborations; capture the world's imagination in science and exploration; and inspire future generations of scientists and engineers. For more information about the U.S. role in IPY visit: www.ipy.gov.)