“What if…” – Our Instagram format on culture and light pollution

Date: 27.08.2025
 

All too often, issues related to the environment and health risk being treated only in an alarmist and negative manner. While it is important to maintain a high level of awareness, we believe it is also necessary to consider lighter aspects that may evoke positive emotions.

‘What if…’ is our Instagram format for reflecting on how many aspects of our culture are linked to the stars and would be lost with light pollution. It’s a way to talk about the subject by stirring people’s emotions.

Art, religion, literature, music and cinema have always looked up to the sky.

How many songs are about stars? How many stories? Dozens of flags around the world feature astronomical elements. Religions, from polytheistic to monotheistic, include the moon, sun and stars among their symbols. And we could go on with other examples…
Curious? Find out more on our Instagram page