Born: 1967, Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican-Canadian
Style: New Media Art, Interactive Art
Influences: Science, technology, architecture
"I'm interested in using technology to create poetic experiences."
Notable Artwork
Pulse Room (2006)
About Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Born: 1967, Mexico City, Mexico Nationality: Mexican-Canadian Style: New Media Art, Interactive Art Influences: Science, technology, architecture Major Exhibitions: “Pulse Room” (2006), “Relational Architecture” (1998-ongoing), “Subtitled Public” (2005) Quote: “I’m interested in using technology to create poetic experiences.” Website: https://www.lozano-hemmer.com/
Notable Artwork: Pulse Room (2006)
Pulse Room is an interactive installation that consists of hundreds of incandescent light bulbs suspended from the ceiling. The bulbs pulse with the heartbeats of visitors, who hold sensors that detect their pulse. The installation creates a collective, visceral experience of shared humanity.
Significance
Lozano-Hemmer’s work often uses technology to create large-scale, participatory installations that explore themes of connection, surveillance, and public space. Pulse Room transforms a vital sign (the heartbeat) into a visible and shared experience, creating a sense of intimacy and connection among strangers.