The overview effect is a term coined by American author and space philosopher Frank White in the 1980s. It describes the profound insight astronauts often get when they see the Earth from space, which gives a strong sense of awe, belonging and responsibility.

From above, the vulnerability of the Earth is clearly visible. The thin atmosphere, interconnected ecosystems and lack of national borders create awareness of humanity's common destiny.

The overview effect reminds us of the responsibility to protect the planet. It raises environmental awareness and calls for action against pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. By seeing the Earth as a unified, living system, we are inspired to prioritize sustainability, cooperation and long-term thinking.

This year's exhibition features satellite photographs taken by Benjamin Grant from an altitude of 600-800 kilometers. The images show different places on Earth, with each photograph telling a different story about what we humans have created and influenced.

Benjamin Grant is the founder of the book Overview, which is inspired by the overview effect. Through these photographs, we gain a new perspective on our planet and our role in protecting it. Read more here.

Photo: Per Olsson

UpOnWalls is a leading photo gallery that collaborates with some of the world's top photographers. They are known for curating both indoor and outdoor exhibitions across the Nordic region. The gallery is located in Hjo in western Sweden, where current exhibitions are constantly changing. With its commitment to world-class photography, UpOnWalls is a major player in photography in the Nordic region.

For the third year in a row, we are curating the art on the island together with UpOnWalls, which we are incredibly proud of. Previous exhibitions include Guardian of Water, Art & Science of Water and Muses of Avatar. The common denominator for all exhibitions is to use art to highlight issues about our oceans.

Read more about UpOnWalls here.

Photo: Per Olsson

We are proud to be part of the art initiative Tjörn - Island of Art, which offers a cultural experience in a magnificent natural environment.

In addition to Pater Noster , the museum includes the Nordic Watercolor Museum in Skärhamn, which shows international exhibitions all year round, and Skulptur i Pilane, where contemporary sculptures meet a historic landscape overlooking the sea.

Together, world-class art experiences are created, which are united with the sea and the magnificent nature that makes up beautiful Tjörn. Read more about Island of Art here.

Photo: West Sweden Tourist Board