Animal, architecture and meta exhibitions at Sea World

The “An Animal I Am!” exhibition, running through March 26, 2023, showcases Gabriel Rico’s works characterized by the interrelation of seemingly disparate objects.

One of Gabriel Rico’s works is on display at the “An Animal I Am!” exhibition. Photos from Sea World Culture and Arts Center’s WeChat account

Rico pairs collected and manufactured materials to create sculptures that invite view ers to reflect on the relationship between humans and nature.

His architecture education background influenced him to import into his art the principle of construction that requires mixing various materials to create structural coherence and suggest form. An established Mexican contemporary artist, Rico frequently uses neon, taxidermy, ceramics, branches, as well as more personal pieces of his past to create an equation or formulation, achieving a precise geometry despite the organic, roughly hewn character of his materials.

Gabriel Rico’s works are on display at the “An Animal I Am!” exhibition. 

Meanwhile, visitors can also check two more exhibitions at the center. “Not About Money: Landing Meta,” running through March 5, 2023, showcases 33 installations and multimedia works created by 29 international artists and reviews blockchain technology. Many visual artists are creating a bridge between art and science using digital art, photography, artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality in their research and artworks.

 A visitor interacts with a work at the “Not About Money: Landing Meta” exhibition. 

Architecture enthusiasts should not miss the “Beyond Borders: Architectures of Japan” exhibition running through Feb. 19, 2023. It displays architectural models, photos, drafts and videos of renowned Japanese architects, such as Tadao Ando, Arata Isozaki, Kengo Kuma and Fumihiko Maki.

Visitors view an architectural model at the “Beyond Borders: Architectures of Japan” exhibition.

Japanese architecture has a rich history that’s deeply rooted in nature and religion. While many elements of Japanese architecture are easily recognizable, it’s always evolving and changing and Japan has incorporated much of Western, modern and post-modern architecture into contemporary construction and design.

Tickets: 98-128 yuan

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A