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Luminary: Reliquary

artifact

The inquiry

How might we keep great minds present in our homes?

Story

A digital reliquary containing a 3D-printed Faculty chess piece, recognized through NFC and situated before a responsive display. The work is presented here as part of a living system rather than as an isolated product: its meaning comes from the people, practices, and neighboring works that make it useful.

The shadow-box form, Faculty bust language, NFC pedestal, display background, lighting questions, and removable piece interaction were developed.

Complete one museum-quality unit, lock the scale and lighting, connect a Faculty dossier to NFC, and photograph the full interaction.