At Highlight Festival 2026, you witnessed the inspiring work of visionary artists and makers who pushed the boundaries of art and technology. With the theme Robo-futures, the festival explored the evolving relationship between humans and machines, thought-provoking, surprising, and forward-looking.
This final edition of the Behind the Makers series marks the closing chapter of a journey that began during the festival. Over the past weeks, we have taken you behind the scenes and introduced you to some of the creators who helped bring the experience to life. We conclude the series with Amir, offering one final glimpse into the people and stories behind the work.
BEHIND THE MAKER: AMIR BASTAN - VANISHING MEDIATOR
What happens when a machine doesn’t just see — but interprets?
In Vanishing Mediator, a robotic dog moves through the space, scanning and observing its surroundings. Equipped with a 360° camera and an AI-driven brain, it doesn’t just capture images — it translates them into real-time visuals. What the robot sees is instantly reinterpreted and projected, creating a new layer between reality and perception.
Vanishing Mediator invites you to look again — and to ask yourself: can we still trust what we see?
Vanishing Mediator and 30+ other art & tech installations were part of Highlight Festival 2026.
