The Future of Surveillance is a design research project exploring more human and thoughtful surveillance. The installation features a life-sized grandmother (“boonica”) and her cat, both equipped with interactive surveillance cameras that engage visitors. The grandmother’s statue has a camera embedded in her head, while the cat has red laser-like eyes. Measuring about 2×2 meters, the installation invites reflection on making surveillance more approachable and human.
BOONICA IS WATCHING: The Future of Surveillance / Villi Mahnenco, Danil Feldman - Photo: Piko.rocks
Exhibit
BOONICA IS WATCHING: The Future of Surveillance
Villi Mahnenco (MD), Danil Feldman (MD)
Credits
Curator: Constantin Sarcov (MD)
Please note: The program for the Ars Electronica Festival 2025 is still in progress.
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