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Cryptographic Beings Artwork

Michael Sedbon Artwork Installation Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Cryptographic Beings

Cryptographic Beings is an art installation that stores digital data in living algae. The work consists of thirty vegetal bits, each one a glass vessel holding filamentous algae. Photosynthesis produces gas vesicles, so the algae float in light and sink in darkness. Each floating or sinking state represents a digital zero or one, and the installation can store a five letter word. Motorized robotic arms control the light reaching every vessel, and a custom colour sensor reads each state. The machine runs autonomously for months during an exhibition.

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Waiting for the Wave in Metaverse Digital Artworks

Midori Yamazaki Digital Artworks Digital Art Monday, 2 November 2026

Waiting for the Wave in Metaverse

This artwork is a visualisation of the momentary shape of a wave in perfect shape for surfing that is aesthetically pleasing and gives the audience pleasant confusion simultaneously. It was created through a creative process between digital and physical, mixing reality and virtual reality in collaboration with EPFL. It attempts to generate an experience in nature and reaffirms the supple strength of human cognitive abilities that select aesthetic experiences actively to create a better future. A sense of human existence will remain unchanged forever, even in a future where reality is in chaos.

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Balhae Character Design

Ziwan Li Character Design Digital Art Sunday, 1 November 2026

Balhae

The background of the project follows apprentice Junghyae and her mentor, Master Yoo, summoned to Gyeru village to banish spirits from the seas. Their journey unveils Balhae's culture and mystical practices. This character design project pays homage to Balhae's civilization, blending history and fantasy. The artist's fascination with history, culture, and fashion not only imbues this design project with aesthetic appeal and functional storytelling but also adds a sense of historical weight and a touch of poetry to it.

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Klv Kinetic Light Installation

Lucent Design Inc. Kinetic Light Installation Installation Saturday, 31 October 2026

Klv

KLV (Kinetic Light Vision) is an immersive spatial installation composed of 450 suspended spheres illuminated by full color LEDs and synchronized with panoramic projections. Developed for Expo 2025, the work transforms architectural space into a dynamic environment inspired by seasonal change. Through controlled motion, light modulation, and reflective surfaces, it creates an accessible experience that encourages emotional engagement across generations and cultural backgrounds.

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The Creation Light Installation

Lucent Design Inc. Light Installation Lighting Projects Friday, 30 October 2026

The Creation

The Creation uses light, movement, and sound to explore the evolving link between natural forces and human structures. In three scenes - Birth, Shine, and Vortex - it reflects cycles of emergence, change, and continuity. Lights cluster with sculptural forms to create a contemplative space, evoking a sense of connection to the cosmos and human creativity.

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High Priestess Illustration

Haiyang Sun Illustration Digital Art Thursday, 29 October 2026

High Priestess

This digital portrait painting depicts a priestess wearing a coined headdress inspired by Turkish, Dagestani, and Armenian cultures. Incorporating elements of mysticism and royalty, the artwork invites viewers to explore ancient traditions. The painting is Inspired by the Alla prima painting style and recreates the feeling with modern digital painting tools. Through design and painterly brushwork, the painting suggests the elegance and power of the priestess. By blending various cultural influences, this piece offers a glimpse into an imaginative world.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 27 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture.

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