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Méditerranée
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco presents “Méditerranée”, a unique exhibition, bringing together art and science, to focus attention on the dangers facing the Sea. The Mediterranean is a major reservoir for the world’s biodiversity. The increasing urbanization of the coast, overfishing, exploitation of the natural resources, proliferation of invasive species, maritime transport and pollution of different kinds such as toxic waste are daily dangers facing the Sea and can lead to biodiversity impoverishment, with irredeemable cultural, economic and ecological consequences.
“Méditerranée” illustrates vividly the dangers that threaten the sea and highlights four critical issues. They are the proliferation of the jellyfish, ocean acidification, alien species and the overfishing of the red tuna. Each of these is highlighted through an impressive range of objects from the Museum’s stunning collection, films and interviews.
To further focus attention on the threats to the Mediterranean, the Museum has invited the celebrated Sino-French artist Huang Yong Ping to create a site specific installation——“Wu Zei” for the exhibition. Wu Zei’s body and tentacles are made of a flexible material around a metal frame. The bulb- like head is slightly transparent to allow for the light of the chandelier to shine through in the evening.
By calling his installation “Wu Zei”, Huang Yong Ping creates ambiguity in the meaning of his work. The title “Wu Zei” (乌贼) is the Chinese name for a cuttlefish. “Wu” (乌) is the character for the colour black and “Zei” (贼) is the symbol for stealing. Huang Yong Ping plays with language and semiology juxtaposing cuttlefish ink to oil spill and corruption to regeneration.
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