8-12 April, 2024
Quo Artis participates in the exhibition "The Blue and Us" at ICM as part of the UN Ocean Decade Week 2024
Exhibition dates: 8 to 12 April | 8:00h - 20:00h
Venue: ICM-CSIC, Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 37, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
Over the course of five days, from 8 to 12 April 2024, the Ocean Decade Week will lay a new groundwork aimed at enhancing the sustainable management of the ocean and propelling science-based innovation. This initiative, stretching from global to local scales, adheres to an inclusive approach ensuring no one is left behind. As a co-organizing body, the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM) plays a pivotal role in these efforts, hosting and celebrating more than a dozen events at its Barcelona headquarters.
In this context, the exhibition The Blue and Us emerges as a beacon of artistic and scientific collaboration. It serves as a narrative exploration of our connection with the ocean, through diverse languages and perspectives.
The Quo Artis Foundation significantly enriches this exploration by showcasing the work of artists Robertina Šebjanič and Katja Loher, who are key figures in the Creative Europe project A Sea Change. This project, co-funded by the European Union, advocates for creative innovation within the Blue Economy, emphasizing the integration of interdisciplinary and intermedia arts alongside artistic and curatorial research. Through their artistic contributions, Šebjanič and Loher highlight the necessity of a transdisciplinary approach to confront current and future challenges effectively. Their involvement in the exhibition aligns with the broader goals of Ocean Decade Week, reinforcing the importance of combining art and science to foster a deeper connection with and understanding of the ocean.
The exhibition, which is part of the "Art and Sea for Social Change" program spearheaded by Barcelona Mar de Ciència, seeks to transform public engagement with maritime research and the ocean.
In the frame of A Sea Change
