IDEA MANAGEMENT MACHINE

The artwork examines the European Patent Office (EPO) as a giant idea management machine and sheds light on the potentially transformative power of invention in science and technology. The EPO stores vast amounts of information and documents, acting essentially as a guardian of innovation. Through a series of audiovisual narratives, the development and transformation of patent data is presented, highlighting trends and innovation movements in Europe and beyond. Recognising that the patent system is different around the world, this artwork presents a critical aspect of global transformation and questions the profound impact that patent systems have on our world. In twelve short stories (so-called rumours), each 1-2 minutes long, data-based approaches are mixed with subjective speculations and purely poetic approaches.
audio-visual real-time installation
Size: 11m x 3m