Thursday, March 04, 2010

Preview of the New Sculptures Added to Cancun's Underwater Museum

Three new sculptures were submerged as a part of the Cancun and Isla Mujeres Underwater Art Museum.

The sculptures - Dream Collector, Man on Fire and The Gardener of Hope – were carefully submerged to a variety of different depths throughout the national park.

Created by British/Guyanese artist Jason de Caires Taylor, the sculptures were placed near natural reefs and marine life in order to create an artificial habitat.

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The sculptures have been created with PH neutral concrete that will allow algae and small invertebrates to flourish, boosting the local ecosystem. The appearance of the sculptures will change over time as the coral reefs and marine life grow.

Here's a preview:


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