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Can't You Sea? Powerful Art Exhibit Spotlights Plastic Pollution in Coastal Waters

Can t You Sea? Powerful Art Exhibit Spotlights Plastic Pollution in Coastal Waters

Can t You Sea? Powerful Art Exhibit Spotlights Plastic Pollution in Coastal WatersCan't You Sea? is a compelling exhibit at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, on view through September 8, 2019. It raises awareness of one of the planet's most urgent environmental crises—plastic pollution in oceans—through artworks crafted from plastics collected from coastal regions worldwide.

Six acclaimed artist-activists—Dianna Cohen, Alejandro Duran, Sayaka Ganz, Pam Longobardi, Aurora Robson, and Kirkland Smith—repurpose discarded plastics as both medium and message. Standouts include a sculpture from discarded lighters and one from over 100 milk cartons gathered in a single day from one Starbucks. Local teens crafted a striking installation in the lobby, while a massive octopus sculpture filled with plastics greets visitors outside.

Can t You Sea? Powerful Art Exhibit Spotlights Plastic Pollution in Coastal WatersThroughout the summer, the museum hosts events, lectures, and camps featuring artists, authors, researchers, activists, educators, and filmmakers to amplify the exhibit's impact.

The museum offers free admission and is open Tuesday through Sunday at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC—steps from the ocean with unparalleled views. Unwind on the indoor porch with tea, coffee, a book, and stunning seaside scenery.


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