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March 17, 2010

Submerged Toothpaste Tube

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From the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean: a Japanese A Korean* toothpaste tube, retrieved by the MAR-ECO Project and cast in epoxy by artist, Gøril Walllin. (See also: Plastic Soup)

Part of the “Deeper than Light” exhibition, now on view at The Smithsonian.

*Thank you to Howard for setting us straight about the tube’s country of origin!

(Photo of the artist, after the fold..)

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On left: the Korean toothpaste tube as part of the “Deeper Than Light” exhibition; on right Gøril Wallin with more of her “time capsules”

Randy Ludacer
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