About project
What happens if you collect data from Prague streets of more than 4500 km and process them through machine learning algorithms? This brand new artwork by internationally renowned artist Refik Anadol is a unique marriage between urban data and artistic production. The impressive large-scale projection, created specifically for CAMP and Signal Festival, emerged out of a machine-artist collaboration based on a neural network that analysed data from the point cloud model of the city of Prague. This 3D model, evolving continuously with the real-time data feed of LIDAR laser scanner footage, is constantly being updated and refined. It captures all the unevenness and surfaces of buildings and is used for planning and mapping of the city. The result is an immersive site-specific installation that merges abstract visuals with concrete architecture, a unique virtual audiovisual journey through the collective memories from the streets of Prague. The model for the installation was provided by the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague. The art work is on display at the Center for Planning and Architecture (CAMP) until November 6, 2022.
The Center for Architecture and Urban Planning is a multimedia gallery focusing on the future of cities. CAMP aims to improve the public debate on the development of Prague and is an essential source of clear and accessible information about the capital city. It aims to act as an open platform, a “base camp” for anyone interested in Prague’s planning. The Center also manages the map application Prague Tomorrow?, which serves as an overview of construction projects in Prague – from the first ideas to projects in the pipeline and those already being completed on construction sites. CAMP is part of the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague.
The international programme of Signal Festival 2022 is supported by the PPF Foundation.
