TimeCapsule19XX is, literally, a time capsule, that intends to capsule time in the digital space. It is primarily about the nature of time and the relations between (digitized) history and memories. It is an experiment with digital photos with time stamps as a reminder of the time that has left its own flow and became a marker in the domain of the past. These wrong markers not only demonstrate the failure of digital technologies’ automated-ness in assisting with accurate recollection but also imply the non-linearity of the past in an anachronistic manner. Within the project, there are multiple layers of disruptions that may give the users an illusion of time-traveling experience. The users are welcomed to explore the project anytime, even before the capsule is ready to be dug up. FYI, a countdown timer is hidden on the front page. Hover to discover (more)!

 

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