TALK WITH A STRANGER – Seen Users

Seen Users' Installation Talk with A Stranger was showcased at the National Museum of Art of Romania, between 17 and 18 of October 2024. Cristina Săvulescu invited the audience to reflect on the profound transformations in communication within the digital era, examining the decline of interest in verbal dialogue and phone conversations, exacerbated by the omnipresence of text messaging. Visitors were invited to talk on the phone, listen and speak with the strangers projected live on digital screens inside the installation. The performance created profound interactions, joy and surprise. In an age dominated by social media, we are accustomed to addressing vast audiences, with unprecedented access to countless individuals. Yet, authentic personal connections, particularly with strangers, seem to have diminished significantly. This installation foregrounded the idea that clothing is more than mere apparel – it is a potent tool of expression, capable of crafting personalities and narratives. Through our choices in dressing and styling, we chart the course of the stories we construct and communicate.

The project was supported by Vodafone Romania.

Project Specs:

Creative Director: Cristina Săvulescu
Exhibition Architectire: AÉ02

Team: Anda Zota, Elena Viziteu, Teodora Tohănean
DOP: StaySharp
Sound by: AVstore.ro
Photography: Iulian Nan
Strangers: Aida Blue, Ana Ularu, Alexandra Statache, Ema Vișinescu.