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Catalog and identity for the «Interstellar Silence» exhibition

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Project from the old portfolio:
https://portfolio.hse.ru/Project/280403

Project Description

In collective imagination, an artifact is always an object from another time or reality. To an archaeologist, it is an ancient tool; to an art historian, a masterpiece of the old masters; to a gamer, a magical crystal from a fantasy world. What unites them is the perception of the artifact as a static, self-contained object, a bearer of mystery. But what if the mystery lies not within the object itself, but in what it generates?

In Francisco Infante’s interpretation, the artifact is not an object but an act. A temporal intervention in nature—a gesture that gives rise to a dialogue between the crafted and the cosmic. In this interaction—the reflection of the sky in a mirror, the rhythm of lines on the snow—lay the true artifact. It became a bridge between the finite and the infinite, a visible metaphor for the incomprehensible essence of the Universe.

The artifact is not a material form, but the unique effect—the sensation of distorted reality—that it creates. It is a crack in the familiar world through which infinity is glimpsed.

This exhibition is conceived as a research laboratory for the viewer. By studying each piece and listening to their own sensations, the viewer becomes a co-author and creator of their own experience. They are tasked with defining for themselves: what in this specific fragment of artistic will becomes a true artifact for them? What resonates with their personal cosmic void?

The exhibition is a journey to the boundaries of perception, where art ceases to be merely an object and becomes an event—where the ultimate artifact is born in the dialogue between the artwork and eternity within us.

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Original size 769x545

Reimagining with AI

Original size 1280x720

Prompt
Cinematic sci-fi photography. A thick, elegant silver hardcover book standing upright on a dark, highly reflective metallic surface with circular geometric grooves. The book cover features an embossed, glossy, crater-like pattern resembling liquid ripples or impact craters, reflecting iridescent prismatic light and rainbows. Minimalist typography on the cover reading «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE» and «EXHIBITION CATALOG.» The background is a deep space scene with a massive, out-of-focus ringed planet (like Saturn) on the right, illuminated by intense sunlight, and a small distant moon on the top left. Dramatic cinematic lighting, strong highlights, lens flare, photorealistic, 8k resolution, Octane Render, futuristic and minimalist aesthetic. --ar 16:9 --style raw --v 6.0

Product Key Features

Original size 1280x853

Prompt
Extreme macro close-up of a book cover. Focus on the intricate embossed concentric circles filled with reflective iridescent holographic foil. The surrounding surface is a clean, textured matte silver with minimalist thin text. Bright, even studio lighting, sharp focus on the 3D ripples and soft prismatic light refraction. Clean, light grey background, luxurious
First-person view, two hands gently holding a thick exhibition catalog. The cover is matte silver with deep embossed holographic ripples that catch the light, glowing with beautiful iridescent colors. The minimalist typography is clearly visible. The background is softly out of focus, showing a bright, airy, minimalist futuristic interior with soft natural light. Clean, elegant, tactile texture, modern sci-fi aesthetic, high-key lighting, and futuristic vibe, crisp details, high-end product.
Side-angle shot of a thick exhibition catalog standing on a highly reflective clear glass surface. The spine features minimalist thin text. The front cover’s embossed holographic circles catch the light, creating a clean, glowing prismatic edge. Clear mirror reflection in the surface below. Background: a bright, clean white cosmic void with a softly illuminated ringed gas giant. Sleek futuristic design, elegant, bright lighting, ultra-detailed Wide shot, a solitary silver book standing upright in the middle of a pristine, vast white sand desert. The book’s cover features embossed holographic circles that emit a beautiful, soft prismatic glow in the sunlight. In the background

Merch

1. Hoodie

Prompt
A high-end product photography shot of a minimalist light gray oversized hoodie. On the chest, there is an embossed-style graphic of concentric circles made of highly reflective iridescent holographic foil. Thin, elegant text is placed below the graphic. Clean, bright studio lighting, white background, futuristic fashion aesthetic, premium materials —ar 4:5

2. Phone Case

Original size 1066x1280

Prompt
A high-end product photograph of a minimalist, light gray, oversized hoodie. On the chest, there is an embossed-style graphic of concentric circles made of highly reflective iridescent holographic foil. Thin, elegant text is placed below the graphic. Clean, bright studio lighting, white background, futuristic fashion aesthetic, premium materials —ar 4:5

3. Scented Candle

Original size 1024x1280

Prompt
High-end commercial product photography. A lit scented candle in a matte metallic silver cylindrical jar, placed next to its square matte silver packaging box on a luxurious white marble surface. The candle has a single bright flame and white wax. Both the jar and the box feature an engraved minimalist compass star logo and elegant Cyrillic typography reading «МЕЖЗВЕЗДНАЯ ТИШИНА». The box also has smaller text «АРОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СВЕЧА». On the right side of the box, there is a raised, glossy, holographic pattern of concentric circles resembling craters, reflecting iridescent rainbow light. Soft natural window light casting dappled geometric shadows on the wall and table, warm glow from the candle, subtle reflections on the marble. Minimalist luxury aesthetic, photorealistic, 8k resolution, sharp focus, cinematic lighting. --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.0

Space — Showroom

Original size 1199x1280

Prompt
Hyper-realistic architectural visualization of a futuristic luxury retail store. Foreground: a curved white marble display table featuring a stack of silver books with holographic ripple patterns, a silver smartphone case in a clear acrylic stand, and a silver scented candle with a matching box. Small clear acrylic price tags are placed in front of each item. Midground: several cylindrical display podiums made of white marble and brushed silver, a minimalist silver reception desk, and a large wall displaying a minimalist compass star logo with elegant Cyrillic text «МЕЖЗВЕЗДНАЯ ТИШИНА». Background: massive curved floor-to-ceiling windows revealing a breathtaking sci-fi landscape with an ocean of white clouds below, a starry deep space sky, and a gigantic glowing ringed planet (like Saturn) on the right. Highly reflective polished marble floor, soft natural daylight, pristine, bright, minimalist, space-age aesthetic. 8k resolution, Octane Render, cinematic lighting. --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.0

Original size 1254x1254

Prompt
Futuristic luxury exhibition entrance. A massive curved brushed silver metallic wall featuring an engraved, glowing minimalist compass star logo and elegant Cyrillic typography reading «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE.» The wall opens into a bright, pristine white gallery space where people in minimalist clothing are walking. A large, circular glowing light fixture hangs from the ceiling in the background. Highly polished reflective floor, cinematic lighting, architectural visualization, photorealistic, 8k. --ar 4:5
Modern futuristic museum interior. Large floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a breathtaking view of a massive planet from space. White marble display tables hold silver books and artifacts. A silver pillar features a glowing compass star logo and text. Minimalist individuals are observing the displays. Bright, airy, white and silver color palette, highly polished reflective floor, architectural visualization, Octane render, photorealistic, 8k. --ar 4:5
Close-up product photography on a circular white marble pedestal. A stack of silver books with holographic ripple patterns, a silver smartphone case, and metallic silver candle boxes bearing a compass star logo. Text reads «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE.» The blurred background shows a futuristic exhibition hall with a large window looking out at a planet. Shallow depth of field, soft studio lighting, hyper-realistic, 8k. --ar 16:9
Futuristic museum atrium with a massive curved panoramic window revealing deep space and a giant planet. In the center, a large glowing circular structure with vertical light beams and floating metallic spheres resembling a solar system model. People are relaxing on circular minimalist benches. Silver metallic walls, reflective floor, serene and majestic atmosphere, cinematic lighting, 8k, Unreal Engine 5 render style. --ar 16:9
Futuristic luxury concept store interior. Sleek silver metallic display shelves hold white minimalist clothing and silver books. A glowing checkout counter is in the foreground. The wall features the «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE» logo and small text. Soft LED strip lighting under the shelves, bright white aesthetic, high-end retail design, architectural visualization, photorealistic, 8k. --ar 4:3

Poster

Original size 1024x1280

Prompt
High-end fashion editorial poster, magazine cover layout. A beautiful female model with a short platinum silver pixie cut, fair skin, striking light blue eyes, and a neutral, confident expression. She is wearing a futuristic high-neck white top and a draped metallic silver garment with a subtle sheen. She is holding a thick silver book with deep embossed holographic concentric circles reflecting iridescent rainbow light. The book features the text «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE». The background is an ethereal, soft white space with large translucent iridescent bubbles and floating spheres catching prismatic rainbow light flares. Minimalist, elegant Cyrillic typography layout on the left and top right sides reading «INTERSTELLAR SILENCE», «04.12–09.28.2025», «LOOK INTO THE SILENCE. HEAR THE UNIVERSE.», and a minimalist compass star logo. Soft high-key studio lighting, ultra-realistic, highly detailed, 8k resolution, luxury brand campaign aesthetic. --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.0

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Catalog and identity for the «Interstellar Silence» exhibition
Project created at 26.10.2026