Alessandro Mercuri's Alvin Project Explores Cold War Submersible Through Neural Connections

Alessandro Mercuri presents his third major project titled 'Le Dossier Alvin,' following previous works 'Kafka Cola' and 'Peeping Tom.' The project centers on Alvin, an American submersible created during the Cold War. Mercuri utilizes the bathyscaphe's logbook as source material, constructing a narrative that delves into neural connections. This work appears in the March 2015 issue of artpress magazine, specifically on page 83 of issue number 420. The project represents a continuation of Mercuri's exploration of conceptual frameworks through specific historical artifacts. Alvin's origins as a Cold War-era vessel provide temporal context for the artistic investigation. The work's presentation format suggests publication within an art magazine context rather than a physical exhibition. No specific exhibition dates or locations are mentioned in the source material.