January 10, 2022
Earth Speakr Invites Kids to Speak Up for the Planet!
Earth Speakr was started by artist Olafur Eliasson and now takes shape with your input and ideas! Earth Speakr speaks your language – it also speaks the 24 official languages of the European Union and can be accessed throughout the world. Some aspects of the artwork are just for kids, aged 7–17.
If you’re a kid, you can use the Earth Speakr app to record your ideas about the wellbeing of our planet. Adults are also invited to participate by listening to the messages, sharing these with others, and creating augmented reality Loud Speakrs to demonstrate with and amplify the powerful messages kids have to share. Download Apple App Store | Google Play
Get involved
Take part in the artwork!
Earth Speakr uses Augmented Reality (AR) and includes a free app – available on App Store and Google Play – and an interactive website in 25 languages. To get involved, please download the app and follow the tutorial.
Institutions
If you’re an institution or part of a network, you can host an event and encourage kids to participate.
Toolkits available on the website guide you in co-creating engaging activities for kids to explore the artwork and in bringing Earth Speakr into your existing programming.
Inspire visitors to get involved by streaming a selection of Earth Speakr messages on your existing display screens or computers, using the Earth Speakr messages of the month film.
Grown-ups
If you’re a grown up, explore the Earth Speakr messages, create groups of messages – so-called Loud Speakrs – and share with others to amplify the topics that you find most relevant. Take your Loud Speakrs with you to demonstrate how you act in response to kids’ concerns.
Decision-makers
If you work in politics, you can get involved by listening to what future constituents have to say and considering how you can best respond to the topics they raise. Eliasson hopes you will be inspired to bring Earth Speakr messages to the table to make kids feel met and heard.
