Local & Community
"Quantum Astronaut" Lands in Downtown Palm Springs for Limited Time
PALM SPRINGS, CA – A mesmerizing new sculpture has touched down in downtown Palm Springs, captivating art lovers and passersby alike. The Quantum Astronaut, a breathtaking piece by Julian Voss-Andreae, now stands in front of The Rowan Hotel, thanks to a collaboration between Hohmann Fine Art, Grit Development, and Kimpton Hotel The Rowan.
Voss-Andreae, a former quantum physicist turned artist, is known for blending science and art in ways that challenge perception. His work has gained global recognition, with Quantum Astronaut becoming an internet sensation, garnering over 90 million views after a video of the piece went viral.
Best known locally for his sculpture Isabelle, which has become a beloved fixture in downtown Palm Springs, Voss-Andreae continues to push the boundaries of contemporary sculpture. Quantum Astronaut invites viewers to contemplate the mysteries of space, time, and human exploration, seamlessly merging art with quantum physics.
The sculpture will remain on public display for the next two months, leading up to Voss-Andreae’s highly anticipated solo exhibition at HOHMANN Fine Art in Palm Desert this April.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the Quantum Astronaut up close before it takes off again! For more details on Voss-Andreae’s upcoming exhibition, visit www.hohmann.art.
By: NBC Palm Springs
February 11, 2025
Latest Instagram Posts
FINAL SCORE: FIREBIRDS WIN! 🔥🏒 A 2-1 victory for your Coachella Valley Firebirds tonight! Another hard-fought win, another reason to celebrate in the desert! 🐦🔥 WHO’S READY FOR MORE? 🔥 #Firebirds #CVFirebirds #CoachellaValley #HockeyTown #firebirdswin
🏒 PREGAME WITH TIM O’BRIEN! 🔥 The Firebirds are back on home ice tonight, and Tim O’Brien has the message heading into tonight’s matchup! Coachella Valley is looking to turn things around and defend home ice against the San Jose Barracuda. It’s time to get loud, Firebirds fans! LET’S GO BIRDS! 🔥 📍 Acrisure Arena 🕖 Puck drop: 7 PM #CVFirebirds #OneValley #TimOBrien #Hockey #FirebirdsHockey
289 requests from ONE requester-14x more than anyone else in the city. s That’s 2,200 staff hours and over $100K in wages alone coming straight out of taxpayers pockets. 😳 #therogginreport #deserthotsprings #publicrecords #localnews #nbcpalmsprings
An 18-year-old’s life cut short and a search for answers continues. Authorities identified Angel Luna of Desert Hot Springs as the young man killed in a shooting Tuesday night on Calle Rojo in Coachella. No arrest have been made, and investigators are working to identify suspects.
☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry! Two weeks until Thanksgiving. What are your plans?
Where do you stand on how cities should handle public notification for neighborhood changes? #therogginreport #laquinta #localnews #explore #nbcpalmsprings
We have all the coverage on today’s Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs on nbcpalmsprings.com. #nbcpalmsprings #veteransday #fyp #veterans #usa
80 years later, their stories still matter. These remarkable World War II Veterans were featured in our Emmy-winning special report, “80 Years Later: The Coachella Valley’s WWII Legacy.” As a small thank you for sharing their stories, we surprised them with the Emmy. It was an honor to recognize these heroes, all over 100 years old, for their service and sacrifice. To them, and to all who have served, Happy Veteran’s Day.
Chef Richard Blais sets out to cook what he loves to eat. From fast food to working in Michelin star restaurants, he creates traditional dishes with his own unique twist. He’s taken that same approach with his new book: Sauce Life. The book combines his culinary journey with over 70 sauces that range from simple yet delicious to complex crowd pleasers. Signed Copies of Sauce Life are available now at @kestrelkitchenindianwells inside the Indian Wells Golf Resort.
So, Madonna in the Dance Tent… were you expecting that? And who else on this lineup has your attention? 👀 #Coachella2027 #Coachella #Indio #coachellavalley