Digital DNA, Technology sculpture in downtown Palo Alto, US
Digital DNA stands 7 feet tall, formed as an egg shape covered with recycled computer circuit boards, steel, and fiberglass materials.
Created by artists Adriana Varella and Nilton Maltz in 2005, the sculpture remained at Lytton Plaza for 13 years before its removal in 2018.
The sculpture surface displays technology-related text in multiple languages including Arabic, Russian, French, and Japanese, examining the role of technology in society.
Following structural issues and maintenance costs of approximately $45,000, the artwork moved from Palo Alto to Harvard Business School's i-Lab.
The sculpture incorporates actual circuit boards from computers, creating a direct connection between its form and its message about technological advancement.
Location: Palo Alto
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: 37.44480,-122.16200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:18
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