Nice welcomes the exhibition The Ocean Viewed from Space, set up on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. At the intersection of art and science, the event raises public awareness of the environmental issues of coastlines. It is part of a larger initiative leading up to the United Nations Ocean Summit scheduled for June.
This Wednesday, April 16, the Promenade des Anglais was the scene of a unique inauguration: that of the exhibition The Ocean Viewed from Space. Organized in partnership with Université Côte d’Azur, the European Space Agency, and UNESCO, this installation brought together elected officials, researchers, and the curious around a project combining art, science, and ecology.
Through spectacular satellite images enriched with scientific data and augmented reality devices, the exhibition invites visitors to dive into the mysteries of the ocean. These photographs, initially intended for scientific analysis, captivate with their graphic beauty. “There is both an artistic side and a scientific side. These images were not initially created to be artistic, yet look how beautiful they are,” highlighted Xavier Latour, metropolitan vice-president in charge of Higher Education.
Raising awareness of coastal issues
The event is part of a broader initiative leading up to the United Nations Ocean Summit and the launch of the Coalition of Coastal Cities and Regions, which will take place in Nice next June. On this occasion, a roundtable bringing together experts, scientists, and institutional representatives highlighted the tensions between economic development and the protection of coastal ecosystems.
Still visible on the Promenade des Anglais, opposite the Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen, The Ocean Viewed from Space will remain installed for three weeks. It will then move to the Observatory of the Côte d’Azur before heading to the United Nations in New York in June. It’s an opportunity for the people of Nice and passing visitors to be amazed while gaining awareness of the crucial issues affecting our coastlines.