À La Défense, une plongée entre art et science d’un émerveillement abyssal
The exhibition "Sous l’horizon" (Under the Horizon) has opened in the Salle des colonnes, a massive underground space beneath the La Défense business district in Paris. Guided by a poetic narrative from writer Mariette Navarro and the voice of singer Emily Loizeau, visitors navigate a darkened 1,000-square-meter environment equipped with headlamps and audio headsets. The immersive journey features works by artists including Antoine Bertin, Ugo Schiavi, Jérémie Brugidou, and Shivay La Multiple, exploring the mysteries of the deep sea through bioluminescence, oceanic soundscapes, and futuristic sculptures.
This project represents a significant intersection of contemporary art and marine science, highlighting the ecological importance of the ocean's abyssal zones. By transforming a hidden industrial space into a sensory exploration of the deep, the exhibition addresses the urgent need for environmental awareness regarding carbon sequestration and biodiversity. It marks a highlight of the "Les Extatiques" 2026 season, blending scientific data with spiritual and artistic rituals to reconnect urban audiences with the largely unexplored aquatic ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.