Photographer Spencer Tunick staged a new large-scale public art project in Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria, on July 26. Titled Gran Spectrum, the one-day collective action gathered an estimated 400 to 500 volunteers for a vivid Pride-inspired performance.
Unlike many of Tunick's earlier works, this installation transformed the human body into a colorful visual field. Participants were painted in 11 shades drawn from the Pride flag, including white, pink, black, and brown, creating a layered composition that blended identity, inclusion, and public art.
The early-morning event took place in the square in front of the Catedral de Santa Ana, with only the artist and production crew present on site. The project was part of the Culture & Business Pride 2026 festival, adding an artistic dimension to the island's cultural calendar.
Tunick, known for more than 100 nude photo projects across cities such as New York, Barcelona, Sydney, and Mexico City, continues to explore how collective participation can turn public space into a shared artistic statement. His work shows how art can expand conversations around visibility, community, and creative expression, shaping the future of public art in more inclusive ways.
