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Explore the '3D. Imprimir el mundo' Exhibition: A Deep Dive into Printing Technology and Its Impact

Uncover how three-dimensional printing reshaped fields like medicine, fashion, gastronomy, and architecture, a true industrial revolution.

The '3D. Imprimir el mundo' exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica investigated the transformative power of three-dimensional printing. It offered visitors a comprehensive look at this digital phenomenon, tracing its historical evolution and showcasing diverse applications. Explore how this technology impacted medicine, fashion, and design, truly considered the next industrial revolution. Gain insight into its societal and economic influence through thematic blocks and audiovisual content.

About 3D. Imprimir el mundo at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition delves into the world of three-dimensional printing technology, exploring its profound impact on diverse fields such as medicine, fashion, gastronomy, and architecture. It offers a comprehensive look at a digital phenomenon widely considered the next industrial revolution.

Curatorial context

The exhibition '3D. Imprimir el mundo' (3D. Printing the World) investigates the technology of three-dimensional printing and its far-reaching influence on disciplines ranging from medicine and fashion to gastronomy and architecture. Curated by Carmen Baselga and Héctor Serrano, the exhibition presents this digital phenomenon as the next industrial revolution, capable of transforming production processes, individual relationships with objects, and society at large. The exhibition is structured into four thematic blocks: 'From Bit to Atom', explaining the basics of 3D printing, its materials, and guiding principles; 'Through the Rearview Mirror', tracing the historical evolution of the technology from its origins to its current applications; 'The Three-Dimensional Footprint', showcasing diverse application examples and encouraging reflection on its societal and economic impact; and 'A Step Further', offering predictions and future expectations for 3D printing, including concepts like 4D printing. Complementing the physical objects, the exhibition features visualizations and audiovisual content, including interviews with professionals from bioengineering, design, philosophy, robotics, and the maker movement. This comprehensive approach aims to provide visitors with the broadest possible perspective on a digital phenomenon poised to reshape industries and redefine concepts of authorship, sustainability, education, and accessibility.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is located on the 4th floor of Espacio Fundación Telefónica. Visitor hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00. Guided tours are available on Thursdays and Sundays, with further details for group visits and an audioguide accessible via provided links.

3D. Imprimir el mundo key exhibition facts

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Venue
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 15, 2017 – Oct 22, 2017
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Carmen Baselga and Héctor Serrano.
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