Small Steps,
Big Light
“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us.
On it, everyone you love, every human who ever lived, experienced their joys and sorrows.”
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot
Our name, Shining Blue Dot, is a hopeful evolution of Carl Sagan’s poetic vision of Earth as a “pale blue dot” — a tiny, delicate speck suspended in the vastness of space. While Sagan’s words remind us of our planet’s fragility, Shining Blue Dot looks to the future with optimism.
Our mission is to take small but meaningful steps toward a more compassionate and connected world — one where art, science, and human expression come together to illuminate our shared future.
Video by olenchic from Pixabay
About us
Internationally acclaimed violinist and cultural visionary Eiko Kano is the founder of Shining Blue Dot NY, a nonprofit organization established in 2025 in New York. With a mission to inspire hope, compassion, and connection through the universal language of music, the Known for her deeply expressive performances, Kano has been praised as “an artist of overwhelming passion and lyrical expression” (Kyoto Shimbun) and “a captivating interpreter who mesmerizes audiences” (Ongaku no Tomo). Her distinguished career as a soloist and collaborator includes performances with renowned musicians such as Albrecht Mayer (Berlin Philharmonic), Eugene Drucker (Emerson String Quartet), and Ani Kavafian.
Founder/President Shining Blue Dot NY,
Violinist, Artistic Director
Eiko Kano
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