Anthropocean Art & Science Panel Discussion – “As Above, So Below”

As Above, So Below”

Join us for a special panel discussion at the intersection of art, science, and ocean conservation.

This immersive and educational event explores bioacoustics and underwater noise pollution, their impacts on marine ecosystems and the pathways toward sustainable solutions.

Presented as part of the Year of the Sea 2025 and held in conjunction with the United Nations Ocean Conference, this experience is produced with the support of the City of Nice.

Panelists:

Frank Dufour (Artist)

Luc Martinez (Artist)

Arnaud Maguet (Artist)

Professor Michel André (LAB, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)

Dawn Moore (Oceanic Global)

This conversation will accompany the Anthropocean exhibit and mark its closing weekend. The exhibit remains open through May 31, 2025.

About Anthropocean:

Anthropocean is a multi-sensory exhibition and programming series spotlighting humanity’s entanglement with the ocean through art, sound, and science. It is a collaborative initiative raising awareness about human-generated underwater noise and the broader impact of human activity on marine ecosystems.

About Vogel Lab:

VogelArtLab is an interdisciplinary creative space located in Nice, France, bridging contemporary art and research through collaboration, experimentation, and public engagement.

About Oceanic Global:

Founded in 2016, Oceanic Global (OG) reconnects humanity to the ocean as the beating heart of the earth, and provides tangible solutions and blueprints for coexisting in harmony with the natural world. The 501c3 non-profit builds tools, mobilizes communities, and develops educational resources and standards that inspire global action and catalyze cross-sector change. Oceanic Global is based in New York with international hubs and volunteer bases in New York, London, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Tulum, and Hong Kong. Reflective of its global reach, the organization has additionally been the official non-profit and production contributor to United Nations World Oceans Day since 2019.

Presented in partnership with:

Oceanic Global, L’Université de Nice Côte d’Azur, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Sounds of the Ocean, City of Nice.