A work of art born from the depths of urban data. What happens when you collect data from more than 4,500 kilometers of Prague’s streets and process it using a machine learning algorithm? This work by internationally renowned artist Refik Anadol offered a unique fusion of urban data and art. The captivating large-scale projection, created specifically for CAMP and the Signal Festival, was based on a neural network designed by the artist to analyze data from a so-called point cloud model of Prague.

This 3D model contained data from a LIDAR laser scanner—a technology that uses the reflection of a laser beam off objects, which is constantly updated and refined. It captures all the irregularities and surfaces of buildings and is used for city planning and mapping. The result was an immersive site-specific installation that combined abstract visual elements with concrete architecture—a unique virtual audiovisual journey through the streets of Prague.