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OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC Pictures of the Year Competition 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by plecocq

🌊 Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2025

On World Ocean Day, Pascal Lecocq joins Ocean Geographic’s Pictures of the Year 2025, the most important awards show for the ocean — a global celebration of the power of images to open minds, touch hearts, and inspire action.

The Pascal Lecocq Award of Excellence returns for its 10th year in the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2025, celebrating surreal underwater creativity.

🧠 Judging Panel

The competition is judged by an elite panel of ocean luminaries, including Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, David Doubilet, Brian Skerry, Jennifer Hayes, Stephen Frink, Michael AW, and Pascal Lecocq — among others. Their collective expertise ensures that each selected image represents the pinnacle of marine visual excellence.

🎨 The Pascal Lecocq Award

For the 10th consecutive year, the CREATIVE VISION category features the Pascal Lecocq Award of Excellence, celebrating imaginative and surreal interpretations of the underwater world.

🌐 Legacy of the Pascal Lecocq Award

Since its inception, the Pascal Lecocq Award of Excellence has honored artists who push the boundaries of underwater storytelling. From dreamlike compositions to symbolic narratives, this category in the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2025 continues to inspire a new generation of ocean-conscious creators.

📺 Live Broadcast

Be part of the global unveiling of the winners during the live show streamed on Facebook:

https://tinyurl.com/OceanGeographicLIVE

🔗 Watch the Show LIVE 🕙 Broadcast times:

10:00 AM – Sydney (AEST) – 8 June
8:00 AM – Singapore – 8 June
1:00 AM – London – 8 June
8:00 PM – New York (EST) – 7 June

🙏 Acknowledgments

Our deepest appreciation to the sponsors and partners who make this platform possible for photographers, filmmakers, and writers to share their work for ocean conservation.

🔗 Related Posts & Archives

Explore past editions and related content via the Ocean Geographic tag archive — including previous winners, jury panels, and the evolution of the Pascal Lecocq Award and official Ocean Geographic Picoty website.

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May 7th. 2025 Grand Opening, La Bulle, Angers with Pascal’s exhibition

Posted on May 9, 2025 by plecocq

Grand opening La Bulle dive shop Angers 2025 with Pascal Lecocq exhibition

🎉 Inauguration officielle de La Bulle – Les Ponts-de-Cé

Le 7 mai 2025, j’ai eu l’honneur de participer à la journée inaugurale du nouveau magasin de plongée La Bulle, situé au Moulin Marcille, aux Ponts-de-Cé près d’Angers. Cet événement marquait l’ouverture d’un espace entièrement dédié à la plongée… et à l’art sous-marin.

📍 Adresse : Moulin Marcille, 2B rue Henri Jarry, 49130 Les Ponts-de-Cé 🕛 Horaires : de 12h à 20h – Cocktail à 18h

Site web : labulle49.com

🎨 Une exposition unique en France

Pour la seule fois en dehors du Salon de la Plongée à Paris, mes œuvres ont été exposées dans un magasin de plongée.
Une rencontre rare entre matériel technique et univers artistique, où les visiteurs ont pu découvrir mes toiles emblématiques dans un cadre inattendu.

🤝 Une collaboration historique

Ma relation avec La Bulle remonte à plusieurs années :

🎂 Exposition du 10e anniversaire en 2008 → voir l’article
🍺 Création de l’étiquette de la Bubble Beer en 2023 → voir l’article

Cette inauguration fut l’occasion de célébrer cette complicité entre plongée et peinture, entre passion et création.

🏷️ Archives liées

Retrouvez toutes mes expositions en magasins de plongée via le tag Dive Shop Exhibitions
Explorez l’ensemble de mes expositions via le tag Exhibition

Underwater painting by Pascal Lecocq at La Bulle Angers 2025

Pascal Lecocq exhibition opening cocktail La Bulle Angers 2025

Grand opening of the new dive shop “La Bulle” with painter Pascal Lecocq.

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May 6th, 2025 Day-1 Grand Opening La Bulle, Dive shop Angers

Posted on May 9, 2025 by plecocq

Pascal Lecocq underwater art exhibition Angers 2025 La Bulle

🎉 Grand Opening at La Bulle – Angers

n May 6th, 2025, I had the pleasure of opening my solo exhibition at La Bulle, the iconic dive shop in Angers, France. This marks my first show in Angers, and the beginning of a new chapter in my underwater art journey.

🎨 Underwater Art in a Dive Shop

La Bulle offers a unique setting — where diving gear meets dreamlike canvases. My paintings, inspired by surreal underwater landscapes, now share space with regulators, wetsuits, and fins. A poetic contrast that invites viewers to dive into imagination.

🧜‍♂️ Works Exhibited

The show features a selection of my most emblematic pieces, including The Corrida, The Blue Cathedral, and The Diver’s Dream. Each canvas explores the tension between beauty and fragility beneath the surface.

🤝 Community & Atmosphere

The opening was attended by local divers, art lovers, and longtime supporters. Conversations flowed around ocean conservation, artistic process, and the emotional power of underwater imagery.

🏷️ Related Exhibitions

This exhibition continues the tradition of presenting underwater art in unconventional spaces. You can explore previous dive shop shows via the Dive Shop Exhibitions tag archive
and revisit my broader exhibition history through the Exhibitions tag.

Inauguration La Bulle (en français)

Jour J- Journée inaugurale du nouveau magasin de plongée “La Bulle” avec le peintre du Bleu Pascal Lecocq le 7 mai, 2025.

📍 Informations pratiques (en français)

Lieu : Moulin Marcille 2B, rue Henri Jarry 49130 Les Ponts de Cé

A partir de 12h jusqu’à 20h, cocktail à 18h.

Site web : labulle49.com

Description :

Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer un moment exceptionnel !

Nous vous invitons à l’inauguration de notre tout nouveau magasin de plongée “La Bulle”.

Venez explorer notre nouvel espace dédié à la passion de la plongée et à l’univers sous-marin, où nous avons combiné expertise, convivialité et innovation.

Lors de cette inauguration, vous aurez l’occasion de découvrir :

Notre nouveau magasin : Un lieu pensé pour répondre à tous vos besoins en équipements et de conseils pour la plongée.

Une exposition artistique unique : Pour la seule fois en France en dehors du Salon de la Plongée à Paris, venez admirer les œuvres du Peintre du Bleu, Pascal Lecocq, dont l’art vous transportera dans un univers fascinant.

Une collaboration historique : Pascal Lecocq est un collaborateur de longue date de l’équipe de La Bulle. Il a notamment marqué notre histoire avec l’exposition du 10ème anniversaire de La Bulle à Angers (septembre-octobre 2008) et, plus récemment, avec la réalisation de l’étiquette de la bière Bubble Beer en 2023.

Cet événement est l’occasion parfaite pour partager votre passion, rencontrer notre équipe et découvrir une alliance surprenante entre plongée et art.

N’hésitez pas à inviter vos amis pour une soirée inoubliable !

Plus d’infos La Bulle en 2008: https://www.pascal-lecocq.com/wordpress/archives/2499

Bubble Beer: https://www.pascal-lecocq.com/wordpress/archives/12914

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Day 4 – Closing Day and Gratitude at the Paris Dive Show 2025

Posted on January 12, 2025 by plecocq

Day 4 – Final Moments and Farewell

The Paris Dive Show 2025 came to a close with a final wave of visitors at Booth B01. Pascal Lecocq, The Painter of Blue®, concluded his 26th exhibition with warm exchanges, last-minute signings, and reflections on four vibrant days of underwater art and connection.

Gratitude and Acknowledgments

Pascal extends his sincere thanks to the entire organization team of the Paris Dive Show, especially its president Hélène de Teyrac, for their dedication and support. Special appreciation goes to Deniz, Pascal’s assistant throughout the event, for her invaluable help and presence at the booth.

Gallery – Closing Day Highlights

Below is a selection of images from Day 4, capturing final interactions, booth details, and farewell moments with visitors and friends.

Booth B01 – Closing Day Pascal Lecocq exhibition

Looking Ahead

With the 2025 edition now complete, Pascal looks forward to upcoming exhibitions and collaborations. Stay tuned for updates on future events and new capsule releases.

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Day 3 – Art, Dialogue and Champagne at the Paris Dive Show 2025

Posted on January 11, 2025 by plecocq

Day 3 – Artistic Exchanges and Returning Visitors

On the third day of the Paris Dive Show 2025, Pascal Lecocq welcomed returning collectors and new visitors alike. The booth remained a hub of underwater imagination, with guests engaging in deep conversations about art, diving, and surreal allegories.

Champagne and Canvas

The Champagne Bourdelat collector coffret continued to draw attention, with several sets signed and shared over friendly toasts. Pascal’s paintings sparked dialogue among divers, artists, and curious newcomers.

Gallery – Day 3 Highlights

Below is a selection of images from Day 3, featuring candid moments, close-ups of the booth, and snapshots of Pascal interacting with guests.

Booth B01 – Pascal Lecocq exhibition Day 3

Champagne Bourdelat toast – Pascal Lecocq Day 3