"The installation transforms the historic courtyard into a shallow body of water, from which eight pink travertine columns emerge. These vertical elements are conceived as future refuges for marine life, proposing a form of 'interspecies architecture' that anticipates rising sea levels and the gradual submersion of urban environments."
"Marking sixty years since the 1966 Florence flood, the work frames the courtyard as both a memory site and a speculative landscape. Danish art collective SUPERFLEX challenges anthropocentric perspectives, inviting visitors to imagine coexistence not as dominance, but as negotiation between human and non-human life forms."
"By staging a submerged architectural scenario within one of Florence's most iconic Renaissance spaces, SUPERFLEX continues Palazzo Strozzi's commitment to innovative art that engages with pressing ecological issues."
From April 14th to August 2nd, 2026, SUPERFLEX presents 'There Are Other Fish In The Sea' at Palazzo Strozzi. The installation transforms the courtyard into a shallow water body with pink travertine columns, serving as refuges for marine life. This project addresses rising sea levels and urban submersion, challenging anthropocentric views. It marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Florence flood, inviting visitors to envision coexistence between human and non-human life. The installation will later travel to Kunsthal Spritten in Aalborg, Denmark, for reconfiguration in 2027.
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