What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation

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What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation  Thirty giant lobster sculptures have arrived in Pompeii as British pop artist Philip Colbert unveils his largest-ever installation. Blending mythology and contemporary culture, the exhibition transforms one of the world's most iconic ancient sites into a dialogue between past and present.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/what-are-giant-lobsters-doing-in-pompeii-ancient-ruins-meet-pop-art-in-philip-colberts-big  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:32I've just installed my new exhibition, Pop Mythology, in one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

00:39I became an artist when I became a lobster. The lobster is my mythological avatar, my artistic persona.

00:45For this exhibition, I wanted to really explore the metaphysics of time.

00:50I believe art can transcend time as a membrane beyond.

00:54And in the works, I wanted to explore ruins from the future, as well as important symbols from the past,

01:00such as ancient columns of antiquity.

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