Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker whose work boldly explores diasporic, queer, and ecofeminist futures through an experimental lens. Her innovative projects, which have premiered at prestigious institutions like MoMA and the V&A, push the boundaries of art, science, and activism. Ben Hayoun-Stépanian's feature films have garnered internationa... morel acclaim at festivals including SXSW and the BFI London Film Festival. Notably, she founded the tuition-free University of the Underground and directed the International Space Orchestra for NASA. Her groundbreaking initiatives, including sending human heartbeats to the moon and developing decolonial cultural projects for the International Space Station, solidify her reputation as a singular force in contemporary cinema and cultural innovation. less