Wanderings through time
Lugano 1959
A unique opportunity to bring the past to life through advanced and engaging AI tools
Proposed Generated Animation Styles
1. Historical-Modern Photographic Reenactment
Starting from archival photographs, the system generates animated versions that illustrate the city’s evolution over time—bringing the past into dialogue with the present.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
2. Animated Illustrations from the Past
Historic illustrations, maps, prints, and artworks representing the city and its surroundings are brought to life using advanced animation techniques. These animations create smooth motion and visual storytelling.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
3. Curious Tales and Historical Figures
Stories, anecdotes, and characters connected to the city's landmarks, events, or historical figures are animated to highlight the unique spirit of the place.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
Technological Development & Workflow Creation
This production aims to merge technology and culture, offering cities a unique opportunity to animate their past through advanced and immersive tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence, archives are transformed into engines of creativity and storytelling—turning historical memory into a living bridge between past and present.
Starting from archival photographs, the system generates animated versions that illustrate the city’s evolution over time—bringing the past into dialogue with the present.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
2. Animated Illustrations from the Past
Historic illustrations, maps, prints, and artworks representing the city and its surroundings are brought to life using advanced animation techniques. These animations create smooth motion and visual storytelling.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
3. Curious Tales and Historical Figures
Stories, anecdotes, and characters connected to the city's landmarks, events, or historical figures are animated to highlight the unique spirit of the place.
Applications: Social media, installations, public events.
Technological Development & Workflow Creation
- Define visual languages and animation styles for each content category.
- Optimize the content generation process to ensure efficiency and high quality.
- Implement automation tools to reduce production costs without compromising quality.
- Make the city's history accessible in a captivating, innovative way.
- Engage the public with the city's memory through contemporary digital content.
- Reimagine and enhance the value of archival heritage for today’s audience.
- Create a sustainable tool for institutional communication.
- Develop a city-wide exhibition and installation trail.
This production aims to merge technology and culture, offering cities a unique opportunity to animate their past through advanced and immersive tools. By leveraging artificial intelligence, archives are transformed into engines of creativity and storytelling—turning historical memory into a living bridge between past and present.