Ancient Leaks
Early engineering, lost techniques, and the scientific intelligence of past civilizations to understand how innovation has evolved through deep time.
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The Other Ludwig Minelli
A strange coincidence, a shared name, and the passing of a man who reshaped the debate on death and autonomy When news broke of the death of Ludwig Minelli at the age of 92 yesterday, I found myself pulled into a conversation I never asked…
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Shadows of Ginger Stripes, My Encounter with the Feathered Dinosaur of China
Walking through a quiet gallery in Beijing, I found myself drawn to a slab of stone that looked deceptively ordinary until the light caught the faint, dark fringed outline of a tail. Ghostly stripes shimmered under the glass. It was as if something small and…
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Pyramids: Cosmic Pins & Backups for Visitors
Tectonically stable Giza was chosen to outlast any cataclysm, the pyramids engineered not as shrines but as indestructible backup nodes.
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Calcultating Empires in Milan
The exhibition “Calculating Empires, A Genealogy of Technology and Power, 1500-2025” curated by researchers Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler at the Osservatorio of Fondazione Prada in Milan, exemplifies a focused inquiry into the current technological landscape, particularly artificial intelligence. The exhibition, 23 Nov 2023 –…
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PALMS ON MARS, Jacquard Tapestry
PALMS ON MARS, 2018 Jacquard Tapestry: 100% cotton yarn. Unique: one of a kind piece, created by the artist.