Museo Atlantico

Wojciech Dopierała · Issue 114, May/Jun 2020 · pp. 46–51

Products mentioned: Olympus OMD EM-5 mk1, Olympus PT-EP08, Olympus PT-EP14, AOI DLP-08, Panasonic Lumix 7-14mm f4

Canary Islands - Spanish archipelago of 8 islands is a well-known place for European divers. But not only the underwater landscapes, marine life or good weather conditions define this place as a perfect holiday destination. For those who enjoy art Lanzarote has something special to offer. 15m below the surface of its crystal-clear water, a very unique art exposition can be found. It´s the very first, and so far, the only Underwater Museum in Europe. Since January 2017 it tells its story and teaches awareness to everybody who comes to visit. British sculptor, marine conservationist, underwater photographer and scuba diving instructor Jason deCaires Taylor is a sculptor, environmentalist and professional underwater photographer. Born in 1974, Taylor graduated from the London Institute of Arts in 1998 with a BA Honours in Sculpture. His permanent site-specific works span several continents …