Karo Duro Art Exhibition at The Palace of Fine Arts

Artist Karo Duro creates immersive art exhibition at the renown Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

Welcome to realm suspended between time and space. Here dwell the Windows of Wonder...

The Windows of Wonder by Karo Duro is a speculative art exhibition that explores narratives around our rapidly advancing relationship with technology.

Each Window depicts visions that immerse guests in a blend of storytelling and dynamic sound design allowing them to absorb the underlying messages.

Window 1: Chamber of Personas

Digital Art-Piece by Karo Duro

A large portion of our lives is increasingly becoming digitized. We engage with digital platforms daily, and in return, their algorithms analyze our actions, sorting and profiling us to construct detailed models of our preferences and behaviors. This process creates a digital environment tailored to our preferences, subtly molding our wants and wishes, shaping our interests, and influencing our social connections. Although it is two-dimensional, this crafted realm becomes a space where our online identities are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of who we are, yet it lacks the nuances of the full human experience.

Consequently, we can find ourselves isolated within these virtual echo chambers, blurring the lines between our true selves and the personas shaped by algorithmic interpretations.

"Through visual narrative, metaphors, symbology, and multi-sensory design, my aim is to reframe our relationship with technology, to help expand our empathy. My ultimate goal is carry the torch of advocacy in these areas by informing the public on the power and potency of our data while also shedding light on the potential cultural and societal impacts as these technologies become more deeply integrated into our lives. "

Karo Duro

An Air of Intrigue and Introspection

Feedback ranged from the overall novelty of the experience to insights generated by engaging with the art pieces and interacting in the space. Each visitor had their own personal realizations as the sense of intrigue and curiosity spread through the atmosphere. The exhibition's intimate yet inviting ambiance and immersive elements fostered a sense of fluidity and encouraged open dialogues, with some guests feeling comfortable to share personal thoughts and anecdotes on the topics.

An original sound design score was designed by Producer and Musician Tomorrow Omari to align with theme of the exhibition.

The audio would gradually increase in sound to "lure" participants into the area.

Listen to one of the serene sound-scapes from the Windows of Wonder exhibition here:

By Producer and Sound Designer Tomorrow Omari

About Innovation Realized

Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco

Karo Duro was invited to create this installation at Innovation Realized, a globally renowned conference produced by EY, featuring top leaders from technology, academia, and business.

Each year,, executives come together under one roof to connect and rethink; 2024's key focus was around Artificial Intelligence which showcased leading voices, change makers, and key players. Mark Tegmark, the renown physicist, was amongst the those also invited to contribute.

Special Thanks:

EY Innovation Realized

Production: C2, EY

Exhibition Photography: AURORAKNIGHTS.COM