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17-25 October 2026

Relativistic Objects

Hosted by Martina Taranto

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

From left to right: fire, air, water, earth.
From left to right: fire, air, water, earth.
Our minds understand time in relation to physical experiences. To design R.O. the concept of time in classical philosophy and general relativity was investigated. This intersection reveals how material and conceptual dimensions are in truth complementary in the definition of human reality.
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviours and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested in redefining the way we approach and experience our lives, and emphasize t
They are triggered with different mechanisms.
They are triggered with different mechanisms.
Wax shaped by water captures the instant.
Wax shaped by water captures the instant.
Beams of light through the lenses light the wicks.
Beams of light through the lenses light the wicks.
Light the wicks together, the candles will spin.
Light the wicks together, the candles will spin.

About Martina Taranto

Artist-designer-innovator. My approach to design is holistic, and emerges from a background that combines disciplines and experiences, to generate futures built on synergies. My work and training gravitate towards the necessity to find a compromise and a fluid dialogue between knowledge, humanity and the environment I investigate and try to envision a world built on a sensible and ethical dimension. My practice is devoted to the achievement of social and natural Justice.

Colofon

Musician. Sound experience producer of Martina's 3D rooms. Fabrizio Malerba