My name is Anton Radaev. I am a French artist, creative producer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Atta by Otto Carousel Studio. Born in Moscow to a French-Russian family and currently based in Paris, my passion lies in creating dynamic, stirring environments.
My journey began 18 years ago as a copywriter at BBDO. However, I soon left the advertising industry to embrace creative freedom, founding the art group 'Varenye Organizm'. From 2008 to 2021, my partners and I explored a unique multidisciplinary blend of fashion art, interactive media, land art, and public art. In 2022, my focus pivoted to kinetic micro-architecture and interactive rotating landscapes, with a special dedication to carousels.
My name is Daniil Maslov. I am a multidisciplinary artist, product designer, and technical specialist. Born in Moscow and currently living in Tbilisi, Georgia, I operate at the intersection of visual art and structural engineering.
My professional journey began nearly a decade ago in the realm of experimental cinema and music videos. By 2021, I expanded my scope to major theatrical productions, working as a production designer and video artist. Since late 2022, I have focused on CG, VFX, and product design. However, my approach is deeply grounded in a sharp engineering mindset: armed with knowledge of material science and professional construction software, I specialize in designing complex, high-precision technical structures.
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Rebirth of the carousels
Carousels are public spaces, interactive sculptures in rotation, and new-generation kinetic observation points. They needn’t be fast. In the dawn of the 21st century, carousels evolve into slow, smooth, relaxing, and perhaps even slightly provocative experiences. They must integrate seamlessly into the modern architectural tapestry, leaving behind the kitschy carnival tents of yore.
Uninhibited in design, a carousel is entitled to any form imaginable. Two fundamental traits define it: rotation and rideability. The specifics—the manner of boarding, the speed, the seating—are mere details.
A carousel might rotate imperceptibly slow or dizzyingly fast, accelerating or decelerating based on cryptocurrency fluctuations or the pace of ice melt. It can be as comfortable as a lounge chair, resembling a surreal mushroom patch, a modernist pavilion, frozen lead splashes, or even a fantastical spaceship cockpit.
Once we shed traditional conceptions, we unveil a realm of boundless "carouselism." We invite you to embrace the abstract, minimalistic, brutal, or parametric city-scale spinners, crafted by contemporary artists.