As of March 7, the Whale and Marine Science Museum (MUNBA) in Mazatlan will be the setting for Korallysisa exhibition that explores the regeneration of marine ecosystems through the art and the technology.

Inspired by the coral reef crisisthe work, created by the renowned artist Gilberto EsparzaThe paper reflects on the human impact on the oceansimagining a future in which coral colonies and mechanical systems coexist in symbiosis, highlights the information from Mazatlan Interactive.

The piece not only seeks to raise awareness about the fragility of the marine ecosystemsbut also to propose new forms of interaction between the artificial and the natural.

Esparza's work has been recognized internationally, with exhibitions in prestigious biennials and museums. His trajectory includes awards such as the Prix Ars Electronica in Hybrid Art for Nomadic Plants (2015). In addition, Korallysis was awarded an Honorable Mention in the S+T+ARTS Prize from Ars Electronica 2024consolidating its relevance at the intersection between art and science.

Prior to the inauguration, on Saturday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m., there will be a participatory workshop on the beach of the Pueblo Bonito Hotelwhere the community will be able to get involved in the assembly of the structure of the Korallysis. The activity seeks to generate a collective creation experience, promoting reflection on the role of technology in environmental restoration.

With this exhibition, the MUNBA reinforces its commitment as an avant-garde space where art, science and nature converge, transforming creativity into an engine of ecological awareness and an invitation to action to preserve the planet.

Source: Mazatlan Interactive