New Terra Ultima Discovery in Drents Museum
One year ago, artist and explorer Raoul Deleo returned to the mysterious continent of Terra Ultima. The expedition commenced unexpectedly with the unearthing of a curious object, long entombed beneath the desert sands of northeastern Terra Ultima—a discovery that, at first glance, seemed to be a relic from a long-lost human civilization. Careful excavation and detailed examination helped Deleo to uncover perhaps something even more extraordinary. This scientific and artistic expedition, documented in a film, traces Deleo’s meticulous process of research and reconstruction. The journey culminated in a new artwork—a meticulously rendered painting that casts another light on the natural history of Terra Ultima, inviting viewers to step once more into a world that lies just beyond the edge of the known.
The film and new painting are on show at the Microcosm exhibition in the Drents Museum from September 6 until March 1, 2026.