How to find the viral elephants sculpture on display in Miami Beach for Art Week
MIAMI - This Monday, Dec. 2, is the official launch of an exhibition featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants that blends art, conservation and culture.
Ready for Art Week, the traveling installation, known as "The Great Elephant Migration," is on display near the shores of Miami Beach, on the sands between 36th and 37th Streets.
The installation website said the project supports both the indigenous communities who create the works and conservation efforts.
"The herd has arrived, inviting us to coexist with them just as the indigenous communities of southern India do with their real-life counterparts," said a spokesperson for the project.
The installation celebrates the connection between humans, animals and their environments.
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Organizers said each sculpture crafted from a weed called lantana is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting conservation and coexistence projects aimed at protecting migratory animals across land, water and air.
The exhibition aligns with Miami Art Week's ethos of blending artistic expression with global issues, organizers said.
As Miami Beach becomes a temporary home for these sculptures, visitors are invited to walk among them, connecting with their message of harmony and respect for nature.
"The Great Elephant Migration" is a must-see during this year's Art Week.
For additional information on Art Week Miami Beach, visit www.artweekmb.com.
