Experiential artist Lucas Rizzotto was going through a tough breakup, so he did what anyone would do: he built a personal time machine. In a playful talk, he shares how his free-ranging experimentation led to various delightful, unexpected innovations that are changing how people think about the relationship between technology and art. "Technology gives us the tools, but art shows us the way," he says.

Lucas Rizzotto: Why I built my own time machine

Why I built my own time machine

Mixing art and tech, one innovates by accident, turning personal turmoil into a virtual reality time machine for memory reliving.

An artistic exploration of intimacy morphs into a particle synthesizer, showcasing how art can redefine technological interaction.

Art's unorthodox approach to emerging tech creates groundbreaking tools, like VR therapy, challenging engineers' conventional vision.