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LXRY Department: art & photography

Sublime light installations, unique underwater worlds and photographs staged down to the smallest detail: art knows no boundaries. MASTERS takes you into the world of creativity, innovativeness and aesthetics.
Jason deCaires Taylor (onderwaterkunst)

Underwater art

Sculptor, environmentalist and professional underwater photographer Jason deCaires Taylor is the first artist to move land art to the bottom of the sea. There he has established entire sculpture gardens. Moilinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park, west of Grenada, has even been named one of the twenty-five wonders of the world by National Geographic. In total, Taylor has created more than 1,100 underwater sculptures worldwide. His work aims to create awareness of the beauty of the underwater world. Over the years, the "Jacques Cousteau of the art world" has been awarded several times for his commitment and dedication to life in the deep.

Light Castle

What would the Sagrada Familia look like if the structure were completed? Or the Colosseum in its complete state? Studio Drift has visualized that using illuminated drones. For the past two years, Studio Drift has been developing cutting-edge software that makes it possible to create sculptures, installations and performances in the air. The idea came about when Notre Dame was destroyed by flames. "We thought about rebuilding the cathedral with light," said co-founder Ralph Nauta. "The effort and craftsmanship in which such buildings used to be built teach us to rediscover the patience involved as a society." Studio Drift's drone technology could also be used in architecture and urban planning to visualize the impact of new buildings.

Photo noir

Reflex Amsterdam presented Gregory Crewdson's first solo exhibition until May 6. The American photographer enjoys international acclaim for his cinematic style with intriguing photographs staged down to the smallest detail. In Eveningside (2021-2022), he explores moments of contemplation within the confines of everyday life - in workplaces and in moments just outside those work structures. The characters in the photographs are sparse and often seen through store windows, in mirror reflections or positioned amidst their daily routine at a beauty salon, supermarket or on the street. With special effects, such as fog, rain, smoke and haze, he achieves a monochromatic palette. The result is a rich gothic atmosphere, reminiscent of film noir and classic films, but with the possibilities and clarity of the most current technique 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 advances offer tremendous opportunities. "There has never been a better time to have a good idea. 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 shines his light on the future. According to him, next year will be dominated by the search for the economy of happiness. "We are not only going to look at what makes us money, but what makes us happy," he says. Perhaps this edition contributes to that, with a look back at MASTERS EXPO, a road trip with the new Range Rover and interviews with equestrian Pope Jan Tops, Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner, chef Margot Janse and visual artist Spencer Tunick.

MASTERS #53