Skywriting as artificial wonder

This article delves into the historical development of skywriting as an artistic practice, its intersection with the fields of propaganda and art, and the political dilemmas surrounding its use. I examine skywriting in diverse aesthetic fields such as conceptual art, land art, visual arts, and poetry, highlighting its poetic and political power. I argue that skywriting as an artistic practice serves as a catalyst where the sky becomes more than just a platform for creation or mass communication, as is the case when used for practical purposes such as propaganda or as a tool of war. Due to its temporary and unstable nature, skywriting as a form of art becomes an artificial wonder, expanding the limits of time and space to reflect the world's symbolic, social, and political dimensions.