From the earliest myths to the latest science fiction, humanity has always looked to the stars to tell stories. The Cosmos has been our first stage, our deepest mystery, and our endless source of metaphor. Rewriting the Universe is an invitation to join this tradition, weaving together myths, science, poetry, and speculative futures to tell the stories of our times.
Why this course?
In times of uncertainty, stories shape how we see the world and how we imagine what comes next. Cosmic narratives, from creation myths to interstellar dreams, open up new ways of thinking about ourselves and our place in the Universe.
This workshop offers tools to write, imagine, and share your own cosmic stories while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. You don’t need to be a professional writer or scientist, only curiosity, openness, and the desire to explore language as a bridge between you and the stars.
By the end of the course, each participant will have written a piece that reflects their unique vision of the Cosmos. Together, these writings will form a digital Zine (PDF) that will contain a unique constellation of ideas. Participants will also be encouraged to experiment with other forms such as video (shorts, reels, long form) or audio (podcasts).
You don’t need to be a professional writer or scientist. All you need is curiosity, openness, and the desire to explore language as a bridge between you and the Cosmos.
Information
.4-weel online course (live on Zoom, recordings available)
.Mondays: 27th Oct, 3rd, 10th & 17th November 2025.
.Time: 7pm CET / 12am CDMX / 1pm CT
.Duration: 1.5 hours each session
.Language: English
Artists at risk
We offer a limited number of spaces in our programme for artists at risk. An artist at risk is any artist who faces threats to their safety, freedom, or well-being due to their creative work, or who is affected by war or displacement. If you qualify, please send us an email to elevate@kosmicainstitute.com with a brief explanation about your situation.
Standard Ticket
Flexible pricing: suggested 90,00 € or pay what you want according to your situation.
✓ Access to all four course sessions
✓ Course materials and resources
✓ Certificate of completion
Description
In times of uncertainty, stories shape how we see the world and how we imagine what comes next. Cosmic narratives, from creation myths to interstellar dreams, open up new ways of thinking about ourselves and our place in the Universe.
This workshop offers tools to write, imagine, and share your own cosmic stories while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. You don’t need to be a professional writer or scientist, only curiosity, openness, and the desire to explore language as a bridge between you and the stars.
By the end of the course, each participant will have written a piece that reflects their unique vision of the Cosmos. Together, these writings will form a digital Zine (PDF) that will contain a unique constellation of ideas. Participants will also be encouraged to experiment with other forms such as video (shorts, reels, long form) or audio (podcasts).
Enhanced Experience
160,00 €
✓ Everything in Standard
✓ Includes an additional weekly personal coaching session with Nahum to deepen your conceptual approach to space and sharpen the messages you want to communicate, guided by a leading expert in space culture.
Description
In times of uncertainty, stories shape how we see the world and how we imagine what comes next. Cosmic narratives, from creation myths to interstellar dreams, open up new ways of thinking about ourselves and our place in the Universe.
This workshop offers tools to write, imagine, and share your own cosmic stories while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. You don’t need to be a professional writer or scientist, only curiosity, openness, and the desire to explore language as a bridge between you and the stars.
By the end of the course, each participant will have written a piece that reflects their unique vision of the Cosmos. Together, these writings will form a digital Zine (PDF) that will contain a unique constellation of ideas. Participants will also be encouraged to experiment with other forms such as video (shorts, reels, long form) or audio (podcasts).
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Course Structure
SESSION 1: Origins: Myths of the Sky
.Learn how humanity has always looked up to tell stories and create meaning.
.Explore cosmic myths from different cultures using constellations as narrative maps.
.Exercise: Write a short myth or creation story inspired by a star, planet, or moment from your own life.
.Zine process: Begin a shared story archive where all drafts are collected (participants upload to a shared platform)
SESSION 2: Science as Storytelling
.Learn how science is only one way to read the Cosmos.
.Explore how astrophysics, black holes, and planetary science shape modern myths.
.Exercise: Write a vignette inspired by a scientific concept (dark matter, cosmic background radiation, the expansion of the universe).
.Zine process: Brainstorm session to co-imagine the Zine together.
SESSION 3: Speculative Futures
.Explore imagination as a critique and possibility.
.From Octavia Butler to Stanisław Lem, futures as mirrors of the now.
.Exercise: Write a speculative story set on another planet, a future Earth, or a parallel universe.
.Zine process: Editorial curation begins and the participants vote or propose which of their works they’d like to showcase in the collective zine. A small editorial group starts shaping the content.
SESSION 4: Constellations: A Collective Weaving
.Editorial processes for publication.
.Exercise for co-writing an introduction to the Zine.
.Participants share their chosen piece and share it with the group.
.Final edits and submission to the Zine.
Who is this for?
This course is for:
.Writers, poets, and artists seeking to expand use language to expand their message
Sci-fi lovers who want to try writing their own speculative stories
.Designers, educators, and creatives interested in narrative strategies
.Space and science professionals curious about myths, science, and the imagination of the Universe
No previous experience is required - just a willingness to write, listen, and imagine.
Four weeks to craft your vision of the Universe and see it published in our collective zine.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
.Practical exercises to transform space concepts into essays, poems, or short fiction
.Techniques for blending scientific knowledge with imagination in creative ways
.Confidence in writing from intimate, caring, and radical perspectives
.Contribution to a collective Cosmic Storytelling Zine
.Connection to an international community of writers, artists, and cosmic thinkers
.A certificate of completion from KOSMICA Institute
.At least one polished piece of writing that reflects your unique vision of the Cosmos
Commitment
.Attendance at all four sessions (recordings provided if you miss one)
.Completion of weekly writing exercises and short readings for inspiration
.Active participation in group discussions, peer feedback, and story-sharing
.Contribution of at least one text for the collective Cosmic Storytelling Zine
.Openness to experiment, imagine boldly, and explore new ways of writing about the Cosmos
This course is an invitation to step into a tradition as old as humanity itself: telling stories with the stars as your companions.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
The course will be led by Nahum, Director of the KOSMICA Institute.
His work goes deep into the human experience, challenging our perceptions through unusual perspectives. He produces works that reframe the way we engage with the universe with a wide range of media. Nahum's work has been exhibited in countries such as the USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, UK, France, Sweden, Russia, Australia, Taiwan, China, Japan and Brazil.
Nahum was chairman of the Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS) at the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in Paris. He was the first artist to be awarded the Young Space Leader in 2014 and the Karman Fellowship in 2021 for his unique cultural contributions to astronautics and space exploration. He has designed space missions for artistic purposes with the European Space Agency, SpaceX, NASA and Roscosmos.
Since 2019, Nahum has been a Faculty Member at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. He has given lectures at prestigious universities such as Boston University, Central Saint Martins, Tec de Monterrey, the Academy of Arts and Design in Karlsruhe, and the University of the Underground. He has been published by Penguin Books and Bloomsbury Publishing.
