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Migliore+Servetto and Busan Present Interactive Installation at University of Milan

exhibition · 2026-04-02

The design studio Migliore+Servetto collaborated with the City of Busan to create an interactive installation titled 'Busan Echoes' at the University of Milan's Courtyard of Honor. The installation features a central area with metal elements that produce sounds when touched or approached by visitors, alongside 18 semi-transparent veils decorated with Hangul alphabet characters that filter natural light to create layered visual effects. These veils represent core values of Busan and serve as symbolic banners. The work incorporates a wooden platform with integrated seating and includes video displays showing scenes from Busan. Materials were selected to reference Busan's industrial history, with metal components serving both aesthetic and acoustic purposes. The project aligns with Busan's designation as World Design Capital for 2028, emphasizing design as a means of connection and interaction. The installation transforms the courtyard into a communal gathering space through its combination of visual, auditory, and tactile elements.

Key facts

  • Installation created by Migliore+Servetto studio for City of Busan
  • Located at University of Milan's Courtyard of Honor
  • Features interactive metal elements that produce sound through visitor movement
  • Includes 18 semi-transparent veils with Hangul alphabet characters
  • Veils represent fundamental values of Busan city
  • Materials reference Busan's industrial heritage
  • Part of Busan's World Design Capital 2028 initiative
  • Combines wooden platform, seating, and video displays

Entities

Artists

  • Migliore+Servetto

Institutions

  • University of Milan
  • City of Busan

Locations

  • Milan, Italy
  • Busan, South Korea

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