Viennese artist Andreas Franke's latest underwater exhibit went on display in the Maldives this week. Divers set up the artwork valued at $15,000 per piece.
Setting up underwater art exhibit —
Viennese artist Andreas Franke's latest underwater exhibit went on display in the Maldives this week. Divers set up the artwork valued at $15,000 per piece.
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Titled "Phantasy Fairytale," the exhibit can be seen from Huvafen Fushi resort and NIYAMA resort's underwater club, Subsix.
Watery installation —
Titled "Phantasy Fairytale," the exhibit can be seen from Huvafen Fushi resort and NIYAMA resort's underwater club, Subsix.
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Seawater and algae provide final touches on the artwork.
Seaworthy —
Seawater and algae provide final touches on the artwork.
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While divers visiting shipwrecks could swim around Franke's previous exhibits, visitors aren't allowed to dive among the artworks in the new display.
Through the glass —
While divers visiting shipwrecks could swim around Franke's previous exhibits, visitors aren't allowed to dive among the artworks in the new display.
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"Little Red Riding Hood" can be seen from LIME Spa at Huvafen Fushi resort.
Visual therapy —
"Little Red Riding Hood" can be seen from LIME Spa at Huvafen Fushi resort.
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Franke's previous exhibitions include The Vandenberg Project, which was installed against the sunken USNS General Hoyt S.Vandenberg off the coast of Florida.
The Vandenberg Project —
Franke's previous exhibitions include The Vandenberg Project, which was installed against the sunken USNS General Hoyt S.Vandenberg off the coast of Florida.
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Approximately 10,000 divers visited the Vandenberg underwater exhibit.
Come closer —
Approximately 10,000 divers visited the Vandenberg underwater exhibit.
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Franke's Stavronikita Project was displayed on the sunken SS Stavronikita, off the coast of Barbados.
Stavronikita Project —
Franke's Stavronikita Project was displayed on the sunken SS Stavronikita, off the coast of Barbados.
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Last year, the World War II warship USS Mohawk, off Sanibel Island near Fort Myers, Florida, became yet another underwater art gallery for Franke's work.
Mohawk Project —
Last year, the World War II warship USS Mohawk, off Sanibel Island near Fort Myers, Florida, became yet another underwater art gallery for Franke's work.
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