Calin Segal studied architecture in Paris and began his career designing humanitarian projects before turning his attention to computational media. His practice explores how ecological forces, algorithmic structures, and social systems shape perception, behavior, and belief.
At the heart of his work are simulation models that emulate natural and social dynamics as a way of observing how collective dynamics interact and evolve. Audiences stand at the center of these investigations. The works do not dictate conclusions but open a space for questioning. In these settings, visitors can sense hidden dynamics, challenge assumptions, and form their own perspectives.
Despite being early in his career, Calin has already realized a series of defining works that articulate his approach, including Digital Mental Transposition for Nuit Blanche Paris (2018), Path to Heaven at the Enric Miralles Foundation (2019), Planet LEV at Madrid’s LEV Festival in Matadero (2021), Binary Deconstruction at the Geneva Mapping Festival (2022), Tales from the Receding Edge at the G7 Forum in Bologna (2023), and Whispers at Ars Electronica (2025).
He has also been invited to participate in leading international research residencies, among them V2_ in Rotterdam, S+T+ARTS VOJEXT, CYENS Centre of Excellence in Cyprus, S+T+ARTS GRIN at CINECA in Italy, the European Digital Deal at Zaragoza City of Knowledge Foundation, Diriyah Art Futures in Saudi Arabia, and Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice.