THE DRAEM
Hybrid, interactive public sculpture - a physical symbol of empathy.
the challenge
To create a symbol in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and celebrating the notion of collective empathy.
the outcome
An urban sculpture that gathers empathy from all over the world by collecting virtual messages through social media.
TYPE:
Urban Interactive Sculpture
clients:
City of Copenhagen, Governments of Denmark and Armenia
keywords:
Placemaking, Installation design, Technology-integrated spaces, Psychology and Social engagement
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The DRAEM is a 10 meter high urban interactive sculpture in Kultorvet square, downtown Copenhagen.
Urban Sentiment and the Empathy Catcher
The DRAEM (pronounced dream) is an acronym for the Danish Remembrance Armenian Empathy Messenger. This experimental project is part of a series of worldwide events coinciding with the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
The urban intervention manifests itself through a 10 meter high interactive sculpture in Kultorvet square, downtown Copenhagen. The sculpture behaves as an "empathy gatherer" from all over the world by collecting virtual messages through social media. These virtual empathy messages translate into physical forms with light display and message-embedded sound that help connect residents to the city and to the people of Armenia.
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Our Approach and Expertise
For over 20 years, we have created impactful human-technology interactions to help our partners solve pressing issues.
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