Julian Oliver's The Closed World reimagines a standard refractor telescope to present a fictional universe created entirely by machines. Equipped with sensors and a computer, users engage with a high-resolution screen that simulates cosmic views, echoing a significant commentary on the evolving nature of truth in an era dominated by simulation. The project also underscores concerns regarding light and air pollution along with the impact of space debris obstructing our natural view of the cosmos, prompting reflection on our increasing reliance on technology to mediate our understanding of the universe.
The project is about truth in an age of machine-generated content, raising questions about our understanding of the cosmos versus reality.
By intercepting cosmic light with a simulated universe, The Closed World provokes thought on our ability to discern real from synthetic.
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