This spring, an invisible, transparent wall quietly rose in Shanghai. On one side stood Sophie, a captive beluga whale—confined within the artificial boundaries of a marine park, endlessly probing the edges of her tank. On the other side stood us—human observers, forced to pause, step back, and learn how to truly listen to another life form. In March 2026, Viva la Vida and Whale Room co-presented the groundbreaking marine conservation art exhibition, "Can You Hear Me? When