Mathieu Lehanneur, renowned French designer, presents Inventory of Life, a series of four installations based on the collection of scientific data and statistics documenting the state of the world's population and the consequences of its behaviour on Earth. Touching on topics such as the evolution of the populations of over 150 countries (State of the World), the current state of our planet's waters (50 Seas and How Deep is Time) and the connection between our desire to live and to act (Live/Leave), Lehanneur captures a still image of contemporary society and draws a portrait of humanity through the use of scientific data for aesthetic purposes. The project is in fact based on UN and WHO reports and satellite photos obtained specifically for this exhibition. Events of great social and political significance such as wars and birth rate increases can now be read and analysed through a different lens, offering a tangible image of phenomena seemingly beyond our ability to comprehend, reminding us that the future is instead all in our hands.

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Mathieu Lehanneur - 50 Seas ©Felipe Ribon

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Mathieu Lehanneur - 50 Seas ©Felipe Ribon

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Mathieu Lehanneur - Live/Leave ©Mathieu Lehanneur

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Mathieu Lehanneur - State Of The World ©Felipe Ribon

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Mathieu Lehanneur - State Of The World ©Felipe Ribon

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Mathieu Lehanneur - The Inventory Of Life ©Mathieu Lehanneur