Anatola Araba

We have the technologies required to build a sustainable future for humanity. And we still don't. Yet in deep space, we have none of what we take for granted here on earth. Essentials like oxygen, water, and food are engineering miracles. Because of this, we are forced to take on new habits: when humans live in outer space, water must be recycled, food is grown in closed loop hydroponic gardening systems, and we 3D print habitats using natural raw materials. This speculative science film and traveling art exhibit showcases what the ecologies of living in deep space for the purpose of inspiring more regenerative decisions for building our cities and communities here on Earth.

With the mantra “imagination is the greatest tool of humanity,” Anatola Araba is a Forbes 30 Under 30 artist, futurist, award-winning filmmaker, and creative technologist who pushes the boundaries of storytelling by fusing art, emerging technology, and social impact. She is the founder of her studio, Reimagine Story Lab. Her films and multimedia creations have been exhibited at the MoMA, United Nations, and recently made history by being sent to space on NASA’s first Moon mission since 1972. Her work helps reimagine how AI and emerging technologies can be designed with human flourishing at the center. She helps people reclaim imagination as a tool for agency, innovation, and social impact.