Underwater wonder: Surreal sunken art in the Maldives - PHOTO

We could stare out the window for months -- especially if those windows are underwater.But we have to admit the surreal, sea-themed fantasy art of Viennese artist Andreas Franke looks pretty cool set amid the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.This week, two Maldives resorts launched underwater art exhibitions featuring Franke's new work.Huvafen Fushi and NIYAMA resorts, both owned by Per AQUUM, have installed the artworks outside the windows of their respective LIME Spa and Subsix music club.Both venues are located underwater.Known for his ghostly underwater exhibitions on shipwrecks, the artist turned to fairy tales for his latest theme.Titled "Phantasy Fairytale," the Maldives exhibitions feature characters from fairy tales such as "Sleeping Beauty," "The Snow Queen" and "Little Red Riding Hood," but with the backdrops changed from gloomy forests to seabeds.In contrast to Franke's previous exhibitions, visitors aren't allowed to dive among the paintings.MORE: Best Maldives resorts for every type of vacationerSetting up the exhibition was no simple task, with divers carefully handling the Plexiglas-encased artworks, valued at $15,000 each.The exhibits will be showing until May 31.Each resort is offering a special four-night package to mark the event.(СNN)ANN.Az