Jason deCaires Taylor unveils underwater museum off Cannes
British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has inaugurated a new underwater museum off the coast of Cannes, France, after four years of work. The project consists of six monumental sculptures, each two meters tall and weighing nine tons, installed on the seabed near Sainte-Marguerite Island. The works are made of ecological concrete and commissioned by the city of Cannes, represented by Mayor David Lisnard. The faces are inspired by anonymous residents of Cannes, known globally for its Croisette. Taylor is renowned for his large-scale underwater installations, having previously created underwater museums in Cancun and Lanzarote. A video released by the artist shows phases of the installation process.
Key facts
- Jason deCaires Taylor inaugurated a new underwater museum off Cannes, France.
- The project took four years to complete.
- Six monumental sculptures were installed on the seabed near Sainte-Marguerite Island.
- Each sculpture is two meters tall and weighs nine tons.
- The works are made of ecological concrete.
- The sculptures are inspired by faces of anonymous Cannes residents.
- The commission was from the city of Cannes, represented by Mayor David Lisnard.
- Taylor previously created underwater museums in Cancun and Lanzarote.
Entities
Artists
- Jason deCaires Taylor
Institutions
- City of Cannes
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Sainte-Marguerite Island
- Cancun
- Lanzarote