An underwater art museum, teeming with life | Jason deCaires Taylor

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2016
  • For sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, the ocean is more than a muse - it's an exhibition space and museum. Taylor creates sculptures of human forms and mundane life on land and sinks them to the ocean floor, where they are subsumed by the sea and transformed from lifeless stone into vibrant habitats for corals, crustaceans and other creatures. The result: Enigmatic, haunting and colorful commentaries about our transient existence, the sacredness of the ocean and its breathtaking power of regeneration.
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  • @shontaduncan6072
    @shontaduncan6072 8 лет назад +20

    I am a Grenadian and I have snorkeled over our current underwater sculptures, and yes, it is fascinating to see such 'life' underneath the water. I absolutely APPRECIATE the aim of this incentive and how it has created employment, created a new tourism niche and preserves our natural marine environment. I would love to see them add some structures made in the likeness of actual coral reefs.

  • @SmoshAnthonyLover
    @SmoshAnthonyLover 8 лет назад +55

    This is one of those things people will forget about and find again in 1000 years, thinking it's a miraculous thing to worship gods or something. Can't wait.

    • @harvirdhindsa3244
      @harvirdhindsa3244 8 лет назад +1

      +Annemiek Sluijs I don't follow. I understand that sometimes we pray to some sort of deity and it makes you feel relaxed, but this is the work of people. Artists are the ones who made these sculptures. Worshiping those artists should be what happens in 1000 years.

    • @SmoshAnthonyLover
      @SmoshAnthonyLover 8 лет назад +9

      +Harvir Dhindsa You are right, we should still be giving credit to these artists years into the future, but just as we do now with archeological foundings, we tend to explain them as religious items when we can't find another explanation.

    • @Wasabiofip
      @Wasabiofip 8 лет назад +2

      A while ago an ancient temple was found submerged underwater in Egypt. Not quite the same as it was an actual place of worship, but it has happened.

    • @ThomasTheFapEngine
      @ThomasTheFapEngine 8 лет назад

      +Annemiek Sluijs Nothing this significant will disappear like it has done so unfortunately in previous history. We have the internet now, with millions of petabytes worth of backups all over the world.

    • @3rdJose
      @3rdJose 8 лет назад

      +Harvir Dhindsa you missed the point she was making

  • @ellievictoria446
    @ellievictoria446 8 лет назад +6

    This is breathtaking. Imagine how surreal it would be if you happened upon this when diving or something.

  • @davislee2121
    @davislee2121 7 лет назад +5

    art with a purpose and he's contributing to the community. seems like a pretty good guy. amazing project

  • @asmaaseff419
    @asmaaseff419 7 лет назад +9

    it's like doing part of the work and letting god finish it for you .. i love this so much

    • @jeffsartadventure3634
      @jeffsartadventure3634 3 года назад +1

      There is something uniquely beautiful about watching nature devour a beautiful piece of art in living color. It echoes the oblivion we all face should we fail to meet the challenges of our modern existence.

  • @Twirble
    @Twirble 4 года назад +17

    As an artist this is inspiring on another level. Why have I not heard of this? (There are hotels in the Grand Canyon)

  • @DaniRockandFire
    @DaniRockandFire 8 лет назад +29

    Can you imagine a sculpture of a giant hand rising from the bottom to reach the surface? Now that would be cool!

    • @revenge7657
      @revenge7657 Год назад

      Italy has something like that at their canals search it up !

  • @matt07a74
    @matt07a74 8 лет назад +5

    I absolutely loved this video!!! I usually don't get art, but I was so moved by these creations and with what deCaires had to say. It was amazing!!!

  • @scientistsforthemekong851
    @scientistsforthemekong851 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you, for your love for our oceans and the underwater creatures. Thank you for your absolutely divine artistry. Thanks for caring. Thanks for the most beautiful eco-museums portraying "the symbiosis between humans and nature", a deep inter-relationship that escapes most of humanity. Your visionary work helps humanity recognize the beauty and value both of art and of our oceans. Thanks. I adore your work

  • @acaciawilliams8289
    @acaciawilliams8289 8 лет назад +9

    Nature is the artist here!

  • @shell7324
    @shell7324 8 лет назад +35

    so, so beautiful. I hope future civilizations find this and wonder.

  • @BlameLatency
    @BlameLatency 8 лет назад +5

    Concrete isn't toxic, and this kind is even pH neutral. The statues are just as harmless in the ocean as sand and rocks are. As he said, it even provided new habitation. It's not hurting the environment, it's helping

  • @Mandywashere100
    @Mandywashere100 6 лет назад +2

    This guy is awesome and I love the message he is sending and what he is trying to do

  • @sdagruma2730
    @sdagruma2730 5 лет назад +1

    Great idea!!!!! A wonderful way to help the marine life and reefs. Absolute beautiful transformation of these sculptures!!!

  • @heyitslarrylovelace
    @heyitslarrylovelace 8 лет назад +2

    Absolutely stunning, can't wait to see them in real life

  • @PaigeLovesYou88
    @PaigeLovesYou88 8 лет назад +1

    Absolutely breathtaking.

  • @crudobonsai493
    @crudobonsai493 8 лет назад +5

    very creative,admiring work .
    made us to think to show concern about our precious things

  • @LesSpins
    @LesSpins 8 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous work that carries a very importany message, Thank You !

  • @gretchenmercer4388
    @gretchenmercer4388 8 лет назад +1

    Sacred is the perfect word. Brilliant vision.

  • @vexivero
    @vexivero 8 лет назад +14

    Reminds me of Morrowind and Boethiah's Shrine..I need to play that game again

  • @lukasschagerstrom8009
    @lukasschagerstrom8009 8 лет назад +4

    this is great, more of it please! (:

  • @oliverdick7996
    @oliverdick7996 2 года назад

    i am blown away by this work. Surprised i haven't heard of it before

  • @iluan_
    @iluan_ 8 лет назад +3

    I've dived in these museums in Isla mujeres and Cozumel, this is so cool! :)

  • @jessepuppy01
    @jessepuppy01 3 года назад

    Beautiful in so many ways ❤ thank you

  • @hannahmontoya7309
    @hannahmontoya7309 8 лет назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland
    @Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland 5 лет назад +2

    Very good presentation! The underwater sculptures look absolutely amazing!
    We need to plan another trip to Lanzarote soon :)
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @timothykizito5900
    @timothykizito5900 3 года назад

    Your works will be GOLD centuries from now when many non pf us no longer walks this planet.

  • @FryRey
    @FryRey 5 лет назад +1

    OH MY GOSH THIS IS MAGNIFICENT

  • @KeatrithAmakiir
    @KeatrithAmakiir 8 лет назад +3

    This is amazing!

  • @EnragedByCorn
    @EnragedByCorn Год назад

    Planning a dive here with my best buds. Can't wait to see it.

  • @sansculottezaragoza
    @sansculottezaragoza 7 лет назад +1

    congratulations ..you made my day Jason de Caires , beauty and love

  • @Anna-yw8yg
    @Anna-yw8yg 8 лет назад +1

    Incredible!! Added to list of things I must see before I die! :)

  • @amyasseektruth8246
    @amyasseektruth8246 8 лет назад

    Simply amazing!!!!

  • @paipaiwin7331
    @paipaiwin7331 7 лет назад +1

    now i just think it is so beautiful

  • @MissAllesmere404
    @MissAllesmere404 8 лет назад +1

    I want to see that ark, oh my goodness, how beautiful. And to see it helping the coral reefs and ocean diversity...that would be amazing.

  • @vegangaze
    @vegangaze 8 лет назад +1

    Favourite sculptor ever! Making use of a wonderful space and doing so in a way that benefits said environment. Then watching the piece transform into something even better at the hands of nature makes it that much greater!

  • @marksimmons3801
    @marksimmons3801 4 года назад

    so incredible !!!

  • @ngokien6857
    @ngokien6857 8 лет назад

    Awesome work!!

  • @Raghad-gv6vs
    @Raghad-gv6vs 4 года назад

    Wow! so beautiful.

  • @douglasjre
    @douglasjre Год назад

    We are doing a 2 tank dive at MuSA Tuesday. So excited. Thank you 🙏

  • @accident-.-5628
    @accident-.-5628 4 года назад +55

    i’m here bc of my teacher 😐

  • @SweetGaBrownin
    @SweetGaBrownin 8 лет назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @andreaj5067
    @andreaj5067 4 года назад +1

    I would love to travel through an underground museums

  • @manuelaalboreto2280
    @manuelaalboreto2280 4 года назад

    from Italy - thanks .... giugno 2020

  • @artscrafts4685
    @artscrafts4685 2 года назад

    7:46 this whole part has such a powerful message

  • @underwatermarvels3206
    @underwatermarvels3206 4 года назад

    Going there next week!

  • @robertafierro5592
    @robertafierro5592 Год назад

    I LOVE IT!!!

  • @petemavus2948
    @petemavus2948 4 года назад +3

    This statement is of sound body and mind and directed to Mr. Taylor, supporters of a museum like this, scientists, ecological experts etc.
    Having a different view of life/afterlife/quality of life/burial etc. I was wondering whether someone's human remains, could if bequethed to this project, be incorporated in similar installations (where like those left to scientific research are being used to study decomposition/composting?) as both nutrients for plant/animal/ocean life as well as a foundation similar to those you create (in the donors case skeletal system) as a foundation for coral/algae growth etc?
    Obviously this is not for the squemish, nor anyone unable to accept their mortality, just an honest inquiry by someone intrigued and inspired and willing to "give back" to the ocean of life...
    Thank you for this video, this Art, this respect for life, yours,mine, everyone's, OUR WORLD - OUR OCEAN - NURTURE - NATURE.

  • @aenginable
    @aenginable 6 лет назад +1

    Şahane,müthiş,olağanüstü.Türkiye'den selamlar.

  • @lynnc084
    @lynnc084 8 лет назад

    Love your work. Bravo

  • @scillagarz3960
    @scillagarz3960 7 лет назад

    fantastic project

  • @karnsoo4024
    @karnsoo4024 6 лет назад

    excellent job

  • @tabris892
    @tabris892 4 года назад

    I wow these are nice sculptures tbh

  • @kimedmonds7
    @kimedmonds7 7 лет назад

    Wonder- full 😍

  • @Demeraaa
    @Demeraaa 8 лет назад +8

    Terrifying, beautiful, awesome.

  • @mixkaalaman1949
    @mixkaalaman1949 4 года назад

    This channel is very nice and very entertaining and very educational

  • @LLiyanaLatip
    @LLiyanaLatip 8 лет назад +1

    i hope to visit at least one before i die 😊

  • @kyanyack867
    @kyanyack867 7 лет назад +3

    my homeland! Grenada

    • @msdatcher9219
      @msdatcher9219 4 года назад

      I agree my Sister your homeland. They're fascinating with Moors/Israelites formerly know as Blacks People.... We're true people of Jah!!!! Can't cover this up about our ancestors!!! Jah said called firmament
      " Heaven" under the water. Created Ahyash ( Adam) and Asha (Eve) Love my Beautiful Brown Sisters and Brothers.

  • @swghosh
    @swghosh 8 лет назад

    Awesome...

  • @JM-wq2ms
    @JM-wq2ms 8 лет назад +5

    it´s different and it´s good for the for the environment. GREAT

    • @TheAnnoyingGunner
      @TheAnnoyingGunner 8 лет назад +1

      +João Martins
      I guess you could do better with the resources than building statues...

    • @3rdJose
      @3rdJose 8 лет назад +7

      +TheAnnoyingGunner he could also do nothing...

    • @megalyssa
      @megalyssa 8 лет назад

      +TheAnnoyingGunner he's an artist. He isn't a scientist. This is not only his art, but a way to help the environment. You can't expect an artist to spend his time doing scientific research. He's helping the way that he knows how.

    • @TheAnnoyingGunner
      @TheAnnoyingGunner 8 лет назад

      Meg Alyssa
      You don't have to be a scientist to do some research. Yah, research, not research, stupid language that can't differentiate those two... But I prefer his statues over some daub of Pollock or Picasso, that's for sure.

    • @Doppe1ganger
      @Doppe1ganger 8 лет назад

      +TheAnnoyingGunner i don't actually, don't get me wrong, i love it, but it doesn't teach me anything i didn't already know. Just the mere fact people are still upset Pollock or Picasso is art already proves how much more intellectually valuable the genius work of Pollock or Picasso is. I honestly didn't need these sculptures, I understand how it helps the ignorant, but I get the same aweinspiring spiritual buzz out of watching a plain nature docu. Artistically speaking this artist is totally forgettable, just a nice idealist making pretty pictures.

  • @michaelyadchuk8649
    @michaelyadchuk8649 8 лет назад

    I just saw a nightly news report on your sculptures. I mean, 200 tones of cement!

  • @hidayahfauzi9236
    @hidayahfauzi9236 3 года назад

    Wowww

  • @sashafroyland
    @sashafroyland 5 лет назад

    Big Fan. Would like to get more involved.

  • @guillermander2450
    @guillermander2450 3 года назад +2

    I'm here just for my homework.

  • @zedageorge4923
    @zedageorge4923 5 лет назад

    Big up 473 Grenada 🇬🇩

  • @nitinmalik4062
    @nitinmalik4062 7 лет назад

    Wonder if we could have an Orchard in the Art Museum

  • @marlenewalker1153
    @marlenewalker1153 4 года назад +3

    OTG!I thought I was the only one...kinda creepy😵

  • @sufimdatiqurrahma3130
    @sufimdatiqurrahma3130 Месяц назад

    It is nice job buddy , you are most well come at Bangladesh.

  • @tbxsallis
    @tbxsallis 6 лет назад

    Frustrated atm as in Cancun wanting to see Musa, waiting for email from tour company to check as weather not good

  • @Foerdi94
    @Foerdi94 8 лет назад

    Wonderful. Wonderful idea and it looks wonderful. They should do more of it athough there will be a great deal more exhibits thanks to climate Change.

  • @JustWatchingVideo56
    @JustWatchingVideo56 8 лет назад +19

    idk why but these sculptures kinda creep me out...

    • @lolingbob14billy98
      @lolingbob14billy98 7 лет назад +1

      Ikr

    • @ze6972
      @ze6972 4 года назад

      That’s what I said !

    • @mariama2162
      @mariama2162 4 года назад

      No seriously tho

    • @hewehawi
      @hewehawi 3 года назад

      Because they are ugly. He could have done beautiful things, but chose really ugly subjects.

    • @SurgarSprinkle
      @SurgarSprinkle 3 года назад

      Justine stfu

  • @abdullahalfailakawi7889
    @abdullahalfailakawi7889 7 лет назад

    Coming from SDL110 EFFECTIVE COURSE 😢

  • @sandro21hd26
    @sandro21hd26 Год назад +1

    Anyone here doing the perspectives' assignment?

  • @JuanRojas-io8ce
    @JuanRojas-io8ce 4 года назад

    1. Explain his reasons for exhibiting in the sea rather than on land?
    2. In what way did Jacques Cousteau influence Taylor?
    3. How does he alter his process to for displaying under water?
    4. Describe how his art effects the local community and environment?
    5. Does his work inform us about ourselves in any way? explain
    6. Do you have a favorite work by Jason deCaires? Describe in detail your personal responses to his Sculptures.
    7. Have you ever been inspired to create something because of something you experienced? Please describe in detail what has inspired you & how it has influenced your thinking/creativity? Can yall help me please

  • @YY4Me133
    @YY4Me133 8 лет назад

    They're like underwater Chia Pets.

  • @baronrifky9895
    @baronrifky9895 8 лет назад

    whyy no english caption

  • @salwaaj1356
    @salwaaj1356 8 лет назад +1

    and thousands of yars later, if humanity or earth survives, we will think there were an Atlantis drown under the sea ... this is a beautiful trace to leave to the future... i VE always thought that unlike previous civilisations we don't have real monuments: internet and hi tech doesn t compare to pyramids or ...

  • @TheTalentBank
    @TheTalentBank 4 года назад

    Our fantastic production team documented the installation of Jason's Museo Atlántico - Check it out 👉 ruclips.net/video/Xhxckg-_kdI/видео.html

  • @aratrikarosy8728
    @aratrikarosy8728 2 года назад

    💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @bethlittle5436
    @bethlittle5436 7 лет назад +1

    you know what i like to see underwater a dragon i hope you make something like that you a lot of people but not animals make a horse then it a sea horse

  • @GabiArgolloUFBA
    @GabiArgolloUFBA 2 года назад

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @lightswarm124
    @lightswarm124 8 лет назад

    would definitely help with climate change challenges

  • @wanjirui.gitimu3059
    @wanjirui.gitimu3059 3 года назад

    Mermaids : oh wow good idea

  • @eddymontero6658
    @eddymontero6658 2 года назад

    0:39

  • @alexanderpushkin9160
    @alexanderpushkin9160 8 лет назад +1

    Senseless.

  • @TheAnnoyingGunner
    @TheAnnoyingGunner 8 лет назад

    What are those people doing under water?

  • @ariannaspaceninja311
    @ariannaspaceninja311 8 лет назад +3

    Cool but why the ark man?

  • @georgenaugles5039
    @georgenaugles5039 3 дня назад

    How did you overcome the nay sayers and self doubts to begin these sculptures? How were your initial sculptures financed, please?

  • @bentleygt3716
    @bentleygt3716 2 года назад

    i understand that these GREAT Sculptures have a meaningful purpose. but it's too bad they can't be easily seen.
    you have to dive into the ocean to see them.

  • @OGCROSSYINKPRODUCTION
    @OGCROSSYINKPRODUCTION 3 года назад

    anyone excited about the noahs ark musuem ....that would blow my mid take my money now

  • @korlic9
    @korlic9 8 лет назад

    underwater WW2 monument ftw?

    • @TheAnnoyingGunner
      @TheAnnoyingGunner 8 лет назад

      +Aaron Dewhurst
      Why not, much WW2, much underwater.

  • @msdatcher9219
    @msdatcher9219 4 года назад

    I'm glad you'll fascinating with Moors/Israelites formerly know as Blacks People.... We're true people of Jah!!!! Can't cover this up about our ancestors!!! Jah said called firmament
    " Heaven" under the water. Created Ahyash ( Adam) and Asha (Eve) Love my Beautiful Brown Sisters and Brothers.

  • @iq1592
    @iq1592 3 года назад

    Alterior Motive ?? I reflected on this and initially was amazed, but everyone should read ALL the comments first before doing so themselves, as there are several detractors on here making very good points and questioning the validity of these sculptures. "Dynamiting seabeds, relocating poor local inhabitants, illegal ports, etc.....". Not everything is what it seems.

  • @disfrutalanzarote
    @disfrutalanzarote 5 лет назад +3

    He says he does it for ecology, for nature, for justice ... and yet he does the opposite, he does it in an illegal port built by throwing people from their homes, built by dynamiting the seabed. And it does it against the opinion of its inhabitants, in an illegal place, paid by the Government, without transparency, hiding the information.
    Dice que lo hace por ecología, por la naturaleza, por justicia... y sin embargo hace todo lo contrario, lo hace en un puerto ilegal construido echando a las gentes de sus casas, construido a base de dinamitar los fondos marinos. Y lo hace contra la opinión de sus habitantes, en un local ilegal, pagado por el Gobierno, sin transparencia, ocultando la información.

  • @sunghojun9564
    @sunghojun9564 4 года назад +1

    기후 변화로 사회 저소득 국가의 지불 비용 부담은 더 늘어나게 된다고 하는군요
    과거의 관행을 멈추는 방법은 강력한 벌금 서비스가 아닐까? 생각합니다. 🧠

    • @rheug
      @rheug 4 года назад +1

      I cant read but im sure you said im hot

    • @iq1592
      @iq1592 3 года назад

      I can read, and its saying how this man has found a clever way of drawing attention to himself and making money. You're welcome

  • @cereid85cr
    @cereid85cr 4 года назад +1

    I think you should tell people the real reason why you did this.

  • @LearningToFly1000
    @LearningToFly1000 8 лет назад +3

    As if there is not enough harm humans made on actual earth, now they move under the sea. The ocean is stunning without all this manly creation. I am sure it does no just for the living world of waters as well. Vile project.

    • @Kronimiciad
      @Kronimiciad 8 лет назад +10

      +Bradan Domhnull You are misguided, friend. These sculptures encourage the growth of corals. We need as much as we can get with all the corals dying off everywhere. They also help to move toward the goal the presenter described-sanctifying the oceans. This project is doing nothing but good for the oceans.
      As an aside, just because it is a creation of man does not mean it is good. Similarly, just because something is natural does not mean it is good.

    • @3rdJose
      @3rdJose 8 лет назад +1

      +Kronimiciad he must have ADD and could not get thru after 45 seconds of the video because commercials tend to last that long as does his mental capacity

  • @chamade166
    @chamade166 8 лет назад

    Meanwhile, Bieber's latest video just hit 500,000,000 views...

    • @3rdJose
      @3rdJose 8 лет назад +1

      make sure you keep count...

  • @911cv
    @911cv 8 лет назад +2

    what the !! very baad idia and sick

  • @plentyworlds1003
    @plentyworlds1003 6 лет назад +2

    ugly scenes of this underwater museum reminds about rests of people... which brings thoughts further into bad sad direction. it is just SPOILING OF NATURE. what for?

    • @Mandywashere100
      @Mandywashere100 6 лет назад

      plenty worlds in about 50 years most of those sculptures will be completely covered with coral and sea life, so I don't see a problem with it