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TBA21–Academy’s Ocean Space Wins Flash Art Italia Award for Innovation and Sustainability
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TBA21–Academy’s Ocean Space Wins Flash Art Italia Award for Innovation and Sustainability

Ocean Space Venice
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We are honored to announce that on Friday, 7th February, TBA21–Academy’s Ocean Space was awarded the prestigious Innovation and Sustainability in Art prize at the inaugural Flash Art Italia Award, held at the historic Cinema Modernissimo in Bologna. The award, created by Flash Art in collaboration with Arte Fiera, aims to recognize an artistic or cultural project that has been able to connect Innovation and Sustainability, by positively impacting the environment and society. The prize celebrates the most outstanding contributions to contemporary art in Italy across fourteen categories, celebrating artists, institutions, and organizations that push the boundaries of artistic research and engagement.  

The jury, chaired by Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo and composed of leading curators and critics, selected Ocean Space for the category winner, as "demonstrating how art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and understanding of contemporary ecological challenges, the project stands out for its ability to translate complex environmental issues into engaging and meaningful art experiences."

Since its opening in Venice in 2019, Ocean Space has served as a dynamic hub for artistic and scientific collaboration, advocating for ocean literacy and climate action through exhibitions, research initiatives, and public programs. The recognition at the Flash Art Italia Award underscores our commitment to fostering a deeper cultural and artistic engagement with pressing planetary concerns.  

We would like to once again thank Flash Art Italia and the jury for believing in our project and all of you for your enthusiasm, participation, and commitment.