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"I believe that internet forum culture involves two nuances: continuing with the problems, indefinitely advancing the conversation along the various paths that open up, but also the feeling of being stuck in a place even as it becomes a dumping ground."1

1.This quote is from Tamara Tenembaum's column in El Diario AR, titled "General Rehearsal," specifically the piece called "Continuing with the Internet."

I remember when my computer was set up in the corner of the living room, an old clunky machine with a monitor that took forever to warm up. It was the center of my digital world, but access to it was a bit of a game of patience. With the phone line tied up by my family during the day, my only chance to use the computer came late at night. As soon as the house quieted down, and the phone stopped ringing, I would rush to my spot, eagerly logging in. Those moments felt like stolen intimate moments for myself and the outer universe—brief, precious, and uninterrupted. The hum of the machine and the glow of the screen were my portal to a world of endless possibilities, all while the rest of the house was asleep and the phone line was free.

This life-sized installation replicating a vintage computer desktop, invites viewers to reflect on hospitality and nostalgia through tangible interfaces, evoking memories of a time when “browsing” was an intimate and personal experience. Through this immersive experience, the installation explores the shifting landscapes of digital interaction and our longing for the simplicity and comfort of early online spaces.