Time Capsules (2016-2116)

2016
Installation view

Courtesy of Sabrina Amrani Gallery, Madrid

Time Capsules (2016-2116) interrogates the intersections of value, temporality, and the artist's role within systems of cultural and economic influence. Employing materials such as taxidermy, ceramics, and 3D-printed ABS, this body of work frames time as a central element, extending its scope over two centuries of historical, material, and geo-political resonance. Each work contains a concealed piece, intended to remain unopened until 2116, challenging traditional concepts of ownership and market value, and exploring the limits of preservation and legacy.

This project, drawing on avant-garde practices, engages with Duchamp’s notion of the “creative act” to suggest that art’s value resides not solely in economic terms but as a locus of collective agency and critical reflection. Through temporal delay and the interplay of concealment and exposure, Time Capsules (2016-2116) positions itself as both artifact and future relic, questioning what compels society to collect, conserve, and attribute worth to art over time. Ultimately, the project encourages an examination of art’s role within the broader social framework, urging viewers to reflect on the nuanced relationships between creation, value, and enduring legacy.