Monday 02 / June / 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is set to participate, for the first time, in London Design Biennale 2025 on 5 June with an artwork titled “Memory Network” designed by Omani architect and designer Haitham Al Busaidi.
The “Memory Network” is presented under the artistic auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth. It bridges the past and present by reimagining traditional Omani pottery through a contemporary lens.
Designer Haitham Al Busaidi presents transparent formations inspired by Omani pottery within a network that mimics data centers—now integral to our memories and knowledge. The work offers a visual meditation on how societies choose what to preserve across generations.
Pottery-making was more than a craft; these were not merely functional tools but embodiments of core societal values: survival, community bonds, and the relationship with the environment.
This artistic work features an interactive experience, inviting visitors to contribute their own memories to this digital network, creating interconnected repositories of human experiences. These contributions become part of a living archive, prompting essential questions: What do we consider precious today?
