Speculative evolution is a common trope in sci-fi literature. What would animals look like in the far future on Planet Earth, long after humanity has vanished? The Arquà Manuscript is an inquiry on speculative evolution co-designed with AI, inspired by medieval bestiaries. An imaginary journey in Time, ideally entrusted to Artificial Intelligence, which, just like pre-modern explorers of exotic lands, reports (more or less) reliable descriptions of what it finds on this unknown Earth. The imagery on the tapestry therefore arises from a collective dream conjured up from databases, inviting us to reflect not just about the future, but also about the present, embodying current discourses and practices, fears and hopes.

Bio

BGGB studio is a narrative and research-based creative duo based in Milan. Understanding design as a material action with symbolic significance, they utilize artifacts as means to explore complexities with a multidisciplinary perspective, challenging common dichotomies between scientific and aesthetic inquiry.

BGGB studio projects have been featured in several media outlets, including Artribune, ElleDecor Italia, Exibart, Residence NL, Cielo Terra Design.