Inspired by classic airport split-flap displays, this interactive installation by maison V transforms archival photographs by Hiuman Lam (Hong Kong Reminiscence) into an animated chronicle of Hong Kong Airport's evolution. Sited beneath the iconic roof of Norman Foster’s Hong Kong International Airport, the kinetic artwork utilizes 12 modular flaps to bridge mechanical logic with architectural space, turning static historical imagery into a dynamic narrative of memory and movement.
By selecting arrivals or departures, visitors trigger customized photographic sequences and tactile mechanical rhythms that echo the collective pulse of the city's travelers. Blending vintage mechanical precision with digital innovation, the photogenic display invites active participation—reimagining Hong Kong’s rich aviation heritage into an evolving visual experience for present and future generations.
Inspired by classic airport split-flap displays, this interactive installation by maison V transforms archival photographs by Hiuman Lam (Hong Kong Reminiscence) into an animated chronicle of Hong Kong Airport's evolution. Sited beneath the iconic roof of Norman Foster’s Hong Kong International Airport, the kinetic artwork utilizes 12 modular flaps to bridge mechanical logic with architectural space, turning static historical imagery into a dynamic narrative of memory and movement.
By selecting arrivals or departures, visitors trigger customized photographic sequences and tactile mechanical rhythms that echo the collective pulse of the city's travelers. Blending vintage mechanical precision with digital innovation, the photogenic display invites active participation—reimagining Hong Kong’s rich aviation heritage into an evolving visual experience for present and future generations.
2025
Hong Kong International Airport
5.8m x 1.6m x 2.5m
Type: Art Installation








Reminiscence in the Air
Reminiscence in the Air
