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Metakovan Opens Padimai Art & Tech Studio in Singapore With Olafur Eliasson VR Show

The independent venue frames technology as cultural infrastructure, prioritizing preservation alongside free public access.

Overview

  • Padimai opened at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in Singapore as a dedicated space for art and technology.
  • Olafur Eliasson’s Your view matter leads the launch program, running from November 20, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
  • Visitors navigate six geometric virtual environments across seven VR stations, with each session generating a unique data file.
  • Those encounter files are stored in a blockchain-based archive designed to enable replay and maintain the work’s exact digital state.
  • Founder Vignesh Sundaresan positions the studio as a non-commercial research platform for residencies and long-term collaborations, with his Beeple purchase serving as historical context rather than programming focus.