Airslaves

Participatory installation reflecting on sharing and commercialization of resources

Prepare for a future in which the only way of making a living is to ‘lend your lung' to filter heavily polluted air

The human lung is a remarkably efficient air purifier, capable of filtering out even the smallest, nano-sized particles that pose the greatest health risks.

Airslaves is a participatory installation set in a fictionary dystopian future where exhaled human breath is collected and sold as a luxury item. The collected breath is further purified, surpassing the quality of traditional industrially purified air. This premium product, known as 'organic clean air,' is exclusively produced by a single company that has monopolized the market.

In this world, only those who can afford it can purchase organic purified air. Visitors to the installation become donors by providing samples of their exhaled breath. Their personal information and a photo are collected, and a certificate of donation is issued. The donated breath is then classified, packaged, and displayed for sale.

The installation creates a thought-provoking scenario where individuals can experience the role of both donor and consumer in a society where clean air has become a scarce and valuable commodity.