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The Serpent d'Océan: Described as a giant snake skeleton, appeared in the middle of the Beach.

Monday, 29/05/2023, 00:08 (GMT+7)

In 2012, during the Estuaire Contemporary Art Exhibition in France, many people around the world witnessed a very unique work of art, the 130-meter-long "Snake" made for the art festival "Voyage à Nantes".

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The father of this extremely unique work was named Huang Yong Ping. In 2012, he designed and built a giant snake skeleton on a deserted beach in France.

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The artwork was named Serpent d'Océan. It is an exceptional metal sculpture located on the beach in the French town of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, on the edge of the Loire estuary, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. Serpent d'Océan belongs to the contemporary art school. 

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The Serpent d'Océan is made entirely of aluminum. It is a 130-meter-long skeleton that appears to emerge from the ocean in a terrifying fashion.

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Its sinuous movement of the vertebrae creates the illusion of a creature as it moves across the ocean floor. However, the Serpent d'Océan only appears and disappears to the rhythm of the tides.

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In particular, from coordinates 47°16′04″N 2°10′15″W on Google Maps you will see something like a giant snake swimming into the land.

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Looking down from a height, many witnesses can see the snake cruising on the water, appearing lively. Not only do people satisfy their need for enjoyment, but they are also amazed by its sophistication.

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The message behind this artwork is to protect the environment and preserve the life of the creatures that live in the ocean.

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Many tourists come here and never forget to record the good memories of this "monster skeleton" with beautiful photos. Let's see this beautiful work of art through the lens of photographers and tourists!