Siamo Mare – We Are Sea
A photographic exhibition
The Italian coastal landscape, the beauty of the sea
Biodiversity, environmental sustainability
July 26 – September 8, 2024
Velocity Honolulu, 888 Kapiolani Blvd
The Italian seas are a vital source of biodiversity for our country, the Mediterranean, and the planet. The photo exhibit Siamo Mare – We Are Sea aims to present an international audience with a fresh perspective on the beauty of Italy’s seas, coasts, and landscapes. It also seeks to raise awareness about the need to protect the rich yet fragile marine ecosystems upon which we depend.
The exhibition accompanies the Italian Navy training ship “Amerigo Vespucci” in a two-year world tour, visiting over thirty ports and promoting initiatives related to marine studies, education, and scientific dissemination about the seas and oceans. This journey symbolizes Italy’s deep connection with the sea and the Italian government’s commitment to marine cooperation and research. Because we all must embrace the sea. Siamo Mare. We Are Sea.
Exhibit produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the patronage of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, in collaboration with the Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security. Organized in Honolulu by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco in collaboration with Università Politecnica delle Marche.