Navigating from Marseille to the North Pole, Nicolas Floc'h - the sailor's journey across the seas.
Sail aboard the Tara, a 36-meter French vessel, and gaze upon the breathtaking calanque de Méjean, nestled between Martigues and Marseille. The ship's deck offers a captivating view, complete with an oil-smooth sea, a dolphin's leap, and the picturesque Côte Bleue.
Among the day's crew were Nicolas Floc'h, an esteemed artist, whose work will grace the Rencontres d'Arles 2024, and a team of divers, embarking on marine biodiversity research. Though the marine landscape may not have seemed extraordinary on this day, a hint of disappointment could be heard in Floc'h's voice as he emerged after a two-hour dive at 50 meters. "The sea fans are dying," he observed[3].
Nicolas Floc’h is a renowned French artist, known for his ecological photography, particularly the Fleuves-Océan (Rivers Ocean) series[4]. His work tackles environmental and scientific themes, blending aesthetic beauty with ecological commentary[2][3]. Though the 2024 Rencontres d'Arles exhibit for Floc'h has yet to be confirmed officially[5], his work has been closely associated with the festival in the past[5].
Despite this setback, Floc'h has his sights set on a much more extreme destination this summer: the North Pole, where he plans to embark on a two-month expedition[1]. His commitment to addressing climate change and the global water crisis through his work remains unwavering[2]. As he navigates the life-sustaining yet volatile waters of the North Pole, one can only imagine the captivating images Floc'h will return with.
Science and sports may seem unlikely partners, but Nicolas Floc'h, an acclaimed French artist, combines both in his work. Apart from his ecological photography, Floc'h is also interested in environmental-science and sports-analysis, delivering insights about the impact of climate change on sports fields and athletes' performance due to changing weather conditions.
