Description

Over a nautical chart of the Mediterranean Sea, stretching from Monaco to San Lorenzo, I have drawn an artificial reef—a kind of social housing block for fish. This 3D-printed concrete structure is intended to serve as a habitat for marine creatures following the destruction of their ecosystem.
The monumental brutalism of this structure, composed of multiple cells, is reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s standardized architectures, but this time destined for the marine world. Submerged with great fanfare off the coast of Cap d'Agde, this 103-ton concrete block is part of a dual program of ecology and underwater tourism, and even received an award from the Ministry of Ecology. Even worse than "insect hotels"—another ecological aberration—the artificial reef represents one of the summits of political hypocrisy.

Additional information

Technical details	-Indian ink on nautical chart (De Monaco à San Lorenzo) -Work format: 75 x 110 cm -Year of creation: 2024 – Carefully shipped, rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube -Signed -Certificate of authenticity provided