{"id":16064,"date":"2024-12-09T16:06:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/?post_type=realisation&p=16064"},"modified":"2025-01-29T11:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:57:24","slug":"model-panopticon-donatien-aubert","status":"publish","type":"realisation","link":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/achievements\/model-panopticon-donatien-aubert\/","title":{"rendered":"Model of Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon, by Donatien Aubert"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The creation of an aesthetic model<\/h2>\n

As part of his medium-length film L’h\u00e9ritage de Bentham<\/em>, artist Donatien Aubert<\/a> decided to bring Jeremy Bentham’s philosophy to life by creating a model of the panopticon he imagined in the 18th century.<\/p>\n

To better question and problematize Jeremy Bentham<\/strong>‘s thought, Donatien Aubert presents one of Bentham’s flagship projects, the panopticon, a disturbing architectural device<\/strong> enabling global surveillance of individuals, by distributing them in cells around the center of the building, occupied by a guard tower.<\/p>\n

This most accurate realization to date is a masterpiece of reconstruction and modern technology, combining historical rigor and industrial innovation. Conceived from the original plans<\/strong> drawn up at the request of the British philosopher, the artist drew on extensive documentation to meet the historical specifications.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Powder sintering manufacturing that respects every detail of the artwork<\/h3>\n

To realize this vision, the model was 3D printed by Initial using powder sintering technology in PA2200<\/a>, a polymer material renowned for its robustness and precision. The model measures 358 x 329 x 229 mm, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. The base, made from openwork sheet metal, also follows Bentham’s recommendations for the cladding of the watchtower, a nod to the original spirit of the project.<\/p>\n

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Donatien Aubert’s creations<\/h3>\n

Donatien Aubert is an artist, researcher and author whose work examines digital cultures through a technocritical prism<\/strong>. A graduate of the \u00c9cole nationale sup\u00e9rieure d’Arts de Paris-Cergy and holder of a doctorate in comparative literature from the Sorbonne, he was a researcher at EnsadLab.<\/p>\n

The artist specializes in the creation of hybrid works<\/strong>: videos, interactive installations, virtual reality experiences, sculptures created by computer-aided design and manufacture.<\/p>\n

His hybrid works, combining art and reflection on technology<\/strong>, have been exhibited at several biennials, including N\u00e9mo and Chroniques<\/strong>, and presented internationally (Taipei, Basel, Luxembourg, Goa, Montreal). Winner of the CNAP \u201cImage 3.0\u201d photographic commission in 2020<\/strong>, he pursues a career marked by critical reflection on technologies and their social impacts.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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An immersive work of art for contemporary reflection<\/h3>\n

This model is more than just a technical feat. It is part of a wider artistic project. Bentham’s Legacy, explores the contemporary implications of utilitarianism<\/strong>, a doctrine based on the \u201cfelicitous calculation\u201d<\/strong> of pleasures, which aims to evaluate the consequences of an action in terms of the pleasure or pain generated by that same action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Presented as part of the exhibition PIB – Plaisir Int\u00e9rieur Brut at Marseille’s Friche la Belle de Mai<\/a> (until January 19, 2025), the model is part of an immersive installation that also includes a wallpaper depicting the settings of the medium-length film. Through a medium-length film in three segments<\/strong> (historical, surrealist and satirical), Donatien Aubert questions the paradoxes of Bentham’s legacy<\/strong>, in particular his influence on modern legislation and the tensions between freedom and isolation induced by the digital industry.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A collaboration showcasing our expertise in the production of aesthetic models<\/h3>\n

After its run in Marseille, L\u2019h\u00e9ritage de Bentham<\/i> will travel to Centquatre-Paris<\/strong> as part of the N\u00e9mo Biennial<\/strong> from October 11, 2025,<\/p>\n

Thanks to the collaboration between Donatien Aubert and our teams at Initial, this project illustrates how 3D printing<\/strong> can be used for cultural and intellectual projects.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":15967,"template":"","realisation_tags":[],"class_list":["post-16064","realisation","type-realisation","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realisation\/16064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realisation"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/realisation"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"realisation_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/initial.mentalworks.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/realisation_tags?post=16064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}