Co-developed with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, the activation promotes ocean preservation and is on view in Shanghai this month. Image credit: Prada Group
Italy’s Prada Group has transformed its restored Shanghai residence into a hub for eco-conscious conversation.
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore a new set of immersive installations, photography, and workshops launched under the brand’s global sustainability education program, Sea Beyond. Co-developed with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, the activation promotes ocean preservation and is on view at Prada Rong Zhai from Oct. 10-19.
Sea Beyond reaches Shanghai
Through the 10-day initiative, Prada Group is engaging the public in interactive explorations of the relationship between humanity and the sea.
At the heart of the Sea Byeond event is the “Ocean & Climate Village,” a traveling immersive presentation designed by UNESCO’s oceanographic arm. Making its second stop in China after debuting in Qingdao in 2023, the installation includes themed areas highlighting marine biodiversity, ocean acidification and rising sea levels, supported by tactile exhibits and virtual reality experiences.
Student volunteers from leading Shanghai universities guide visitors through the experience, which also features photography by Emmy-nominated environmental artist Enzo Barracco. His work from expeditions to Alaska, the Galápagos and Antarctica underscores the aesthetic and emotional power of ocean imagery to inspire change.
In the Prada Rong Zhai garden, open-air screenings of Sea Beyond-supported documentaries “Kindergarten of the Lagoon” and “Deep White Forests” further educate the community.
Complementing the exhibition, a series of thematic talks – the panels were additionally streamed online via Tencent Channels – brought together scientists, artists and cultural figures, including filmmaker Francesca Santoro, ichthyologist Sakana-Kun and coral conservationist Titouan Bernicot. Discussions explored how creative disciplines can amplify climate science and inspire global cooperation on sustainability.
Sea Beyond has reached more than 35,000 students worldwide since launching in 2019. In April, Prada and UNESCO announced the opening of the Sea Beyond Ocean Literacy Center in Venice (see story).
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