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LXRY Department: art & photography
Sublime light installations, unique underwater worlds and photos staged down to the smallest detail: art knows no boundaries. MASTERS takes you into the world of creativity, innovation and aesthetics.
Underwater art
Sculptor, environmentalist and professional underwater photographer Jason fromCaires Taylor is the first artist to move land art to the bottom of the sea. There he established complete sculpture gardens. Moilinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park, west of Grenada, is through National Geographic even named one of the twenty-five wonders of the world. In total, Taylor has created more than 1.100 underwater sculptures worldwide. With his work he wants to create awareness for the beauty of the underwater world. Over the years, the 'Jacques Cousteau of the art world' has been awarded several times for his involvement and commitment to life in depth.
Light Castle
What would the Sagrada Familia look like once the structure was completed? Or the Colosseum in complete condition? Studio Drift has visualized this using illuminated drones. Over the past two years, Studio Drift has developed advanced software that makes it possible to create sculptures, installations and performances in the air. The idea arose when Notre Dame was destroyed by flames. “We thought about rebuilding the cathedral with light,” said co-founder Ralph Nauta. “The efforts and craftsmanship in which such buildings were built in the past teach us to rediscover the patience that came with it as a society.” Studio Drift's drone technology could also be applied in architecture and urban planning to make the impact of new buildings visible.
Photo noir
Reflex Amsterdam presented a first solo exhibition by Gregory Crewdson until May 6. The American photographer is internationally known for his cinematographic style with intriguing photos staged down to the smallest detail. In Eveningside (2021-2022), he explores moments of contemplation within the constraints of everyday life – in workplaces and in moments just outside those work structures. The characters in the photos are sparse and often seen through shop windows, in mirror reflections or positioned in the middle of their daily routine at a beauty salon, supermarket or on the street. He creates a monochrome palette with special effects, such as fog, rain, smoke and haze. The result is a rich gothic atmosphere, reminiscent of film noir and classic films, but with the possibilities and clarity of the most current technology in digital photography. With his feature film-like methodology he tells a story in one image.
MASTERS Magazine
This article is from MASTERS Magazine. In the spring edition of MASTERS, three entrepreneurs shed light on the future: Raymon Pouwels (GO Sharing), Merel van Helsdingen (Nxt Museum) and Tim van der Wiel (GoSpooky). According to the latter, ever-accelerating technological progress offers enormous opportunities. “There has never been a better time to have a good idea. The technology is in your pocket!” Sports journalist Jaap de Groot outlines the contours of the new playing field of international sport after the resounding success of the World Cup in Qatar. And futurist Adjiedj Bakas also sheds light on the future. According to him, next year will be all about the search for the economy of happiness. “We are not just going to look at what makes us money, but at what makes us happy.” Perhaps this edition will contribute to this, with a look back at MASTERS EXPO, a road trip with the new Range Rover and interviews with horse pope Jan Tops, Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner, chef Margot Janse and visual artist Spencer Tunick.
