ChamäleTuna @ Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans
Commissioned by Downtown Development District with support from Arts New Orleans, 2026
(interactive society diversity sense sculpture)
The Downtown Development District (DDD), Arts New Orleans, and Audubon Aquarium unveil ChamäleTuna by Artist Ilya Sobol, a new interactive light art installation at the entrance of the Audubon Aquarium at 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA. ChamäleTuna is inspired by the form of a tuna fish and the adaptive color-changing abilities of a chameleon, invites audiences to become part of the artwork itself.
Using interactive technology, ChamäleTuna detects the colors worn by visitors and transforms in real time to reflect those hues. A red jacket, blue shirt, or patterned dress each influences the artwork’s evolving palette, creating a layered and ever-changing visual experience shaped entirely by the public.
Each interaction contributes to a continuously shifting visual experience, allowing the public to actively shape the artwork through their presence while celebrating individuality, connection, and the diversity of New Orleans.
