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Humans since 1982

With a diverse and complex practice that traverses art, design, and technology, Humans since 1982 embrace a multidisciplinary practice that defies singular categorization. Their Clock Clock and A million Times series are kinetic art sculptures and functioning timepieces. Humans since 1982 were guided by a curiosity about, “How time designs and how to design time.” The result is sculptural wall clocks that prioritizes precision, each performing a unique, animated set of kinetic choreographies when forming the current time. | Designed and produced in Stockholm, Sweden

ClockClock 24 White Edition
ClockClock 24 White Edition
ClockClock 24 White Edition
ClockClock 24 White Edition

CLOCK CLOCK

The first ClockClock 24 was released in 2016, expanding the wall clock beyond its administrative functions and transforming it into an engaging and technically sophisticated artwork that enhances daily environments. As Humans since 1982 eloquently explained, “We liberated the clock from its sole function of measuring and reporting the time by taking the clock-hands out of their ‘administrative’ roles and turning them into dancers.” Every minute, individual hands, which are guided by analog motors, align to accurately display the time in a digital typography. The clocks are made of a Corian body, precisely synchronized clock motors, and electronic components | $6,700-11,400

Humans since 1982 A million Times 120
A million Times 120, 48" x 83", edition of 82
Humans since 1982 A million Times 120
A million Times 120, 48" x 83", edition of 82

A million Times

A million Times is an ongoing series by Humans since 1982 that continues the conceptual exploration of one of their first collaborative projects The Clock Clock (2008). A million Times are larger scale works in small editions that bring equal parts high design, technical and materials innovations, and fine art to residential & commercial spaces.

The international design team has created awe-inspiring public art commissions such as A million Times at Changi (Singapore), which features 504 identical clock faces in motion. We are happy to be your US contact for any Humans since 1982 commission inquiries or A million Times purchases. | $60,000-375,000

For inquiries, please call 1-704-981-0636 or email us

A million Times Exception
A million Times 61c (Tidal), edition of 10, 58" diameter
A million Times Exception
A million Times 61c (Tidal), edition of 10, 58" diameter

A million Times Exceptional

A million Times Exceptional Editions are highly limited editions of the A million Times clock. They employ extraordinary materials such as Grey Saint Laurent (GSL) marble or artfully layered copper. With the Tidal series, this exceptional materiality is harnessed to intimate the soothing rhythms, reflections, and dark blue hue of tidal waters.

Craftsmanship and Sustainable Design

With all the complexities and moving parts, we understand clients’ concerns about purchasing kinetic artwork in the U.S. when the makers are in Sweden. These are questions we initially had too. Through experience with the studio, we learned that they have redesigned their works over the years to become progressively simpler to repair. With large and costly installations around the world, the studio is committed to the sustainability and reliability of all works; and most repairs can be performed on site with our guidance and parts supplied by the studio.
Bastian Bischoff and Per Emanuelsson
Bastian Bischoff and Per Emanuelsson
Bastian Bischoff and Per Emanuelsson
Bastian Bischoff and Per Emanuelsson

About Humans since 1982

Humans since 1982 was established in 2009 by Bastian Bischoff (b. 1982, Germany) and Per Emanuelsson (b. 1982, Sweden) who met as postgraduate students at HDK Göteborg in 2008. Their provocative sculptures and experiential installations are driven by a curiosity and desire to make sense of the world. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, their studio is co-owned with engineer David Cox (b. 1983, Australia). The growing interdisciplinary team comprises international specialists including programmers, designers and technicians who collaborate to take Humans since 1982 projects from concept to realization.

Since its launch in 2008, Humans since 1982’ has exhibited in museums, galleries, and art fairs located in more than 20 countries, including: Somerset House (UK), National Museum of China (CN), Saatchi Gallery (UK), Art Wuzhen (CN), Art Miami (US), Verbeke Foundation (BE), Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (US), Luxembourg Biennale (LU), Phillips de Pury & Company (US), San Francisco Museum of Art & Design (US), Design Miami/Basel (CH).

Selected Commissions & Collections

  • Moncler, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy: A million Times 200v + 61c
  • Collection of the City of San José Public Art Program, USA: A million Times (San José)
  • Changi Airport, Singapore: A Million Times at Changi
  • The Art Collection at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA: A million Times 120
  • Audi at Design Miami, Miami, USA: Spotlights
  • Platform-L Contemporary Art Center, Seoul, South Korea: A million Times 108
  • Nike, Boston, USA: A million Times 96
  • Fendi, London, A million Times 72 Red
  • Musée International d’horlogerie, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland: The Clock Clock
  • The Royal London Hospital, London, UK: Clock Clock
  • Vitra Design Museum, Germany: Collection of Light
ClockClock 24
ClockClock 24

Why Humans since 1982 and Clock Forward

We have worked with Humans since 1982 since 2019. At their heart, Humans since 1982 are generous artists whose practice is backed by sustainable engineering and a friendly, talented international team. We appreciate that everything they create as artists isn’t for commerce but sometimes aims simply to explore an idea or question. Though the price is not for everyone, the experience of enjoying a work from their Clock Clock project or A million Times edition is. Whether the viewer is an art expert or passerby, their work consistently mesmerizes and delights.