Spencer Tunick's 'Gran Spectrum' to Celebrate LGTBIQ+ Diversity in Gran Canaria

Artist Spencer Tunick will create a massive nude installation on July 26, 2026, in Gran Canaria, using body paint to form a rainbow flag, aiming to promote visibility and counter intolerance towards the LGTBIQ+ community.

The Project

• The work titled 'Gran Spectrum' will involve participants painted in 11 colors of the pride flag Source: Excelsior.
• Tunick describes it as a "euphoria colectiva" (collective euphoria) and a step beyond freedom Source: Infobae.
• All are welcome regardless of nationality Source: Infobae.

Political Context

• Tunick criticizes government "lies" and disinformation leading to regression of LGTBIQ+ rights, especially in the US Source: Infobae, Excelsior.
• He compares current targeting of trans and LGTBIQ+ people to historical discrimination Source: Excelsior.
• The artist sees this as a "powerful act of visibility" Source: Infobae.