Ocean Futures
What do you associate with the word “ocean”? The boundlessness of the water? Bizarre deep-sea creatures? The ideal wave for surfing? Oceans have shaped our planet for billions of years and are the basis of all life. They determine our climate, provide us with oxygen and food. And they connect us – our histories, cultures and futures.
Futurium’s first special exhibition is dedicated to this body of water that spans the world. “Ocean Futures” will take you into a speculative future world on 150 square metres. The fascinating installation by Filipino artist Leeroy New – partly interwoven like a huge mangrove forest, partly unfolding like an artificial island – connects the past, present and future. The exhibition focuses on the stories of two families of fishermen – one Filipino and one German. Their stories are about life on, and with, the sea, about hopes and worries, dreams and wishes, for the future of the oceans. Although the two families live more than 10,000 km apart, they have a lot in common. You too can connect with the Philippines: the Mind Museum, our cooperation partner of “Ocean Futures” in the Philippines, is simultaneously showing an exhibition on the future of the oceans. During the joint opening hours, you can communicate live with visitors on the other side of the globe via the “Ocean Citizen Portal”.
Earlier works by Leeroy New
“Ocean Futures” is part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
