The International Council on Archives (ICA) Congress is a major global gathering focused on the future of archival practice in a rapidly changing digital environment. the 25 edition was held in Barcelona- In collaboration with Onionlab, we created an interactive LED installation where more than 125.000 archival documents spanning from the XI to the XXI century became a constantly evolving visual system.
Through a dynamic composition of light, data and movement powered by Onionlab the screens transformed historical records into a fluid stream of images and metadata. With a simple hand gesture, visitors could open and explore specific documents, turning consultation into a physical and intuitive experience. An installation designed to present the archive as a living organism active, connected and continuously reshaped by interaction.