Lawrence Lek Unpacks the Emotional Fallout of Tech-Powered Futures in ‘NOX High-Rise’
The setup centers around NOX, an abbreviation for “Nonhuman Excellence,” a hypothetical mental health clinic managed by tech titan Farsight Corporation. This facility specializes in rehabilitating autonomous vehicles when they display symptoms of emotional instability, similar to human psychological issues. These automobiles undergo therapeutic care before resuming their duties on the roads. The upcoming version of NOX High-Rise expands upon the 2023 unveiling of NOX at the LAS Art Foundation in Berlin, where the initial installment of his Sinofuturist universe was introduced.