Museo Atlantico - The underwater museum in Lanzarote

Richard • Aug 24, 2022

Beneath the waters of the South coast of Lanzarote lies a very special art installation created by renowned British artist Jason deCaires Taylor




The Museo Atlántico, a large-scale artificial sculpture reef, is now finished and comprises of ten separate groups of sculptures. The Rubicon is a collection of 35 people moving in a direction of a wall with many Lanzarote residents serving as the sculptures' models. The renowned Raft of Lampedusa, which alludes to the present migration situation, is also visible. Los Jolateros, a group of kids on tiny brass boats, is another element. There are also other sculptures that are half human, half cactus, and show how nature and mankind can coexist harmoniously. The sculptures of a couple taking a selfie and a few photographers make reference to technology's use in contemporary culture.


On a swing and a seesaw on the playground known as "Deregulated," businesspeople in suits can be seen. The final piece is a human gyre made up of 200 life-size sculptures that are arranged in an endless circle.


The collection of statues is situated in a sheltered area near Coloradas, Playa Blanca at a depth of 12 to 15 metres. A trip to the Museo Atlántico is a magical experience that, perhaps, will help people appreciate and love our aquatic environment more.


One of our Finca Malvasia Guests took a trip and made a short film (below) of what they saw. Thanks to Chris Lawson and family for sharing.

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