Calculating Empires - A Genealogy of Technology and Power Since 1500

Show & Culture

Against the monumental backdrop of Luxembourg's largest post-industrial site, the work Calculating Empires: A Genealogy of Technology and Power Since 1500 invites visitors to trace the deep, often invisible links between technological progress and the power structures that have shaped societies. A 24-metre-long black wall traces the connections between technologies, power and imperial powers across five centuries. It takes the form of a gigantic timeline set on water, with the remains of a blast furnace in the background. These links are revealed with unprecedented clarity, helping visitors better understand their implications.