Vision
Sharing our humanity to immortalize it
Some projects draw inspiration from the past.
Others challenge the present.
Then there are those that envision the future.
Since time immemorial, humans have sought to understand who they are.
We leave traces, build things and pass down knowledge.
Sanctuary is part of this chain.
A simple and essential continuity: passing it on.
Sharing who we are.
Sharing what we know.
Sharing what we do.
To those who come after us.
A legacy for tomorrow, an experience for today
Sanctuary isn't just about a distant tomorrow. The project is an invitation to share something right now.
We want to leave a trace of the present moment in space. We want to open a window onto life on Earth today.
Through exhibitions, concerts, immersive experiences and conferences, Sanctuary brings its preserved knowledge to light.
What we pass on today will become tomorrow's memory.
Founder of Sanctuary
From a personal intuition to a collective endeavor
Founder Benoît Faiveley has a personal history intertwined with exploration and transmission.
As a child, he discovered that a piece of his hometown, Nuits-Saint-Georges, also existed on the Moon.
This unexpected connection between Earth and the cosmos left a lasting impression on him. Then, encountering Carl Sagan's work was a pivotal moment. The Golden Record, a message cast into space, raised a fundamental question that would stay with him:
How do we explain who we are to another intelligence in an uncertain future?
This inspiration gave birth to Sanctuary, a vision that quickly became collective. As researchers, scientists, and experts joined the project, each brought a unique perspective.
Together, these diverse voices created a legacy of humanity.
At the heart of Sanctuary On The Moon
A shared experience
Sanctuary On The Moon is as much about the present as it is about the future. Through exhibitions, concerts, and conferences, there are ample opportunities to share knowledge and experiences. Sanctuary unites human genius, showcasing it today and passing it on to future generations. What we experience and share together now will become tomorrow's memory.
A technological challenge
Preserving knowledge for thousands of years demands absolute precision in the choice of media, format, and material. Sanctuary meets this challenge by combining science and creativity to turn our knowledge into enduring memories.
A multidisciplinary work
Scientists, artists, researchers, and experts comprise a diverse group united by a common ambition. Because humanity cannot be reduced to a single voice, the transmission of knowledge must be multifaceted, rich, and vibrant.
An epic space story in the making
Sanctuary shifts our perspective. By reaching beyond Earth, it transforms the Moon into a place of human remembrance. It is a fixed point in the vast expanse of time that will serve as a landmark for our distant descendants.