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The Wonder of our World,
The World We Live In
The Art Collection Onboard
Harmony of the SeasSM
With the launching of Harmony of the Seas SM, provoking. Through the use of surreal imagery,
Royal Caribbean creates another opportunity geometric forms, expressive gestures, sculptural
to explore unique and everlasting experiences works, and texts, each deck is meticulously curated
through a memorable and eclectic art program to serve as an engaging testimony to the world we
curated by International Corporate Art. live in through people, places, what we do and what
inspires us!
The visually stimulating and conceptually inspiring Not to be missed is the true core and essence of the
Art Collection embodies the theme: “The Wonder of art program - the Stairs. Each stair tower represents
Our World, The World We Live In” as experienced people, places, what we do and what inspires us
through People, Places, What We Do and What through a variety of mediums such as, painting,
Inspires Us. As on previous vessels in the fleet, work on paper, relief, and sculpture. Each piece was
this ship’s “red thread” is personified through over intentionally selected keeping in mind the use of the
3,000 unique artworks, many created specifically for artist’s hands. Most of the works recall techniques
Harmony of the Seas SM. In essence, the artworks are that require the use of “craft” and the feel of the “Re-
a testament to those moments that not only intrigue naissance man”. In today’s modern technological
us, but also bring joy and harmony to our lives. times, these elementary, yet fundamental qualities
still prove intrinsic to our being.
Including artists from all over the world working in The visual journey, that is the art catalog, highlights
an array of different mediums, was key to docu- just a few of the captivating artworks featured on-
menting the world we live in. We reached out to art- board Harmony of the Seas SM. Each page narrative,
ists from over 60 nationalities including Argentina, laid out on a distinct color background, was pur-
Mexico, Canada, Czech Republic, Albania, Greece, posely selected to remind us of the colorful variety
Morocco, Korea and Australia. we coexist with and is ever-present in our world.
With this catalog in particular, we wanted to explore
One of the most prominent artworks in the collec- further and really get to know the fascinating
tion includes a site-specific perforated aluminum story behind the artwork – the artist! A selection
installation in the Forward Lift Lobby Opening by of artists was chosen and posed the simple, yet
French artist/architect Mark Fornes. Conceived in a intriguing question: “What do you do when you are
small studio in Brooklyn, using computational de- not creating art?” What we discovered beyond their
sign and digital fabrication, this inventive structure, creative and anecdotal stories was that while we are
titled Ivy, creates a visual experience that mimics intrinsically different based on our culture and sur-
the ebb and flow of a futuristic enclosure, while roundings, we are all basically the same. We share
retaining an organic timeless feel. The use of pink a common desire, a “red thread”, that is the joy and
and yellow, “pop” colors and curvilinear silhouette promise of experiencing a full and meaningful life.
invade and transform the space beautifully; while
the technique used to create it, represents an indica-
tion of our advanced times.
Czech artist, David Cerny, enchants us with his Royal Caribbean and ICArt welcome you to Harmo-
futuristic sculpture titled, Head. Consisting of ny of the Seas SM. Savor the beauty that exists in The
multiple plates that rotate intermittently to create a World We Live In… and don’t let it go.
three-dimensional human head, this mesmerizing Mariangela Capuzzo, Curatorial Director, ICArt
engineering feat reminds us of the multiplicity of
the human existence in today’s world. Yes, truth be 3
told, we never stop. Our technological computerized
advancements – gadgets, phones, and more… -
make our heads continuously spin, non-stop.
Treat your senses to the “eye-candy” that is the art-
work throughout the corridors. This cohesive, nar-
rative experience is both entertaining and thought
