The experts of the “WE ARE OCEAN” Global program in Venice 2022.

Description of the “WE ARE OCEAN” Global program in Venice 2022.

“WE ARE OCEAN” in Venice 2022 is an interactive journey created by ARTPORT_making waves curated by Anne-Marie Melster, co-curated by Anastasia Loginova which gathers several interdisciplinary projects with public radiation in an emblematic building in the heart of Venice during the professional opening days of the Venice Art Biennale. We put the ocean at the center of our discussions. Why: At least every second breath we take is generated by the oceans and humankind cannot survive on a planet with lifeless seas. All ecosystems are connected by water and damage to one ecosystem causes rippling effects throughout the world. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet. The effect of climate change, ocean acidification, and oxygen depletion have already triggered a phase of extinction of marine species which contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle and regulation of Earth’s climate. (text: Elizabeth Ogilvie)

The ocean is as dependent on us, humankind, as we are on the ocean. It is time to act, we talked a lot already. WE ARE OCEAN @ Venice Biennale will engage civil society to start to take action through joint activities and commitments. Through the below-mentioned projects, we aim at intensifying public engagement bringing together citizens, students, art collectors, international scientists, partner NGOs, educators, and more stakeholders.