Art That Makes Us Pause in a Technology-Driven World

18 Dec 2025 CW Team

Presented at ACESTREET during ACETECH Mumbai 2025, Khambatta’s installation The Face of the Future, created using Blum’s TANDEM runners, is not a glossy vision of what lies ahead. Instead, it is an unsettling reflection of where humanity stands today — suspended between past and future, familiarity and discomfort. The form appears almost human, yet not quite, evoking a tension that encourages viewers to stop and reflect rather than admire passively.

Trained initially as an architect, Khambatta’s journey evolved beyond conventional design into a more introspective artistic practice. Working with discarded industrial materials — wood, metal and scrap — he developed what he calls ‘SCRAPTURES’: raw, imperfect forms that tell deeply human stories. His work resists polish and perfection, choosing instead honesty and emotional resonance.

Speaking about the installation, Khambatta says his intent was to use Blum’s precisely engineered, hidden TANDEM runners as part of a larger narrative. For him, the artwork represents the paradox of modern existence — rapid technological evolution coupled with an ongoing search for meaning. The piece does not offer solutions, but raises urgent questions about how technology is reshaping human identity.

Neelam Shah, Head of Marketing at Blum, notes that such collaborations reflect the brand’s long-standing engagement with architects and designers. She highlights that working with Khambatta opened a deeper dialogue on the evolving relationship between humans and technology, adding that the installation has resonated strongly with audiences for its quiet yet powerful message.

Through this collaboration, art becomes more than an exhibit. It becomes a moment of interruption — a reminder to slow down, reflect and ask what progress truly means.

In a world obsessed with speed, progress and constant movement, few moments invite genuine pause. As technology accelerates and innovation reshapes everyday life, the deeper human cost of this relentless forward motion often goes unnoticed. It is this invisible weight — emotional, psychological and existential — that artist Arzan Khambatta seeks to confront through his work. Presented at ACESTREET during ACETECH Mumbai 2025, Khambatta’s installation The Face of the Future, created using Blum’s TANDEM runners, is not a glossy vision of what lies ahead. Instead, it is an unsettling reflection of where humanity stands today — suspended between past and future, familiarity and discomfort. The form appears almost human, yet not quite, evoking a tension that encourages viewers to stop and reflect rather than admire passively. Trained initially as an architect, Khambatta’s journey evolved beyond conventional design into a more introspective artistic practice. Working with discarded industrial materials — wood, metal and scrap — he developed what he calls ‘SCRAPTURES’: raw, imperfect forms that tell deeply human stories. His work resists polish and perfection, choosing instead honesty and emotional resonance. Speaking about the installation, Khambatta says his intent was to use Blum’s precisely engineered, hidden TANDEM runners as part of a larger narrative. For him, the artwork represents the paradox of modern existence — rapid technological evolution coupled with an ongoing search for meaning. The piece does not offer solutions, but raises urgent questions about how technology is reshaping human identity. Neelam Shah, Head of Marketing at Blum, notes that such collaborations reflect the brand’s long-standing engagement with architects and designers. She highlights that working with Khambatta opened a deeper dialogue on the evolving relationship between humans and technology, adding that the installation has resonated strongly with audiences for its quiet yet powerful message. Through this collaboration, art becomes more than an exhibit. It becomes a moment of interruption — a reminder to slow down, reflect and ask what progress truly means.

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