This exhibit is housed in a unique U-shaped, 40-meter-long tank that surrounds you on the front and both sides, creating an immersive space. The foyer you walk into is dark, eliminating all distractions so you can focus on every element of this carefully curated exhibit.
Takashi Amano aimed to immerse you in the delicate balance of tropical ecosystems, and he does this by turning aquascaping into a work of fine art. The lush plants and the fish swimming amidst them are a constant reminder of how interdependent these species are.
Unique fact: The exhibit is designed to be experienced in a very specific way. As you walk from one end of the tank to the other and back, you get a unique perspective into Amano’s ingenious use of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, almost making this live ecosystem seem like a scene out of the BBC’s Planet Earth.
