evgeny kazantsev imagines technological futurescapes in his ‘legacy mode’ series

as the world we live in keeps evolving in unpredictable ways, russian digital artist and designer evgeny kazantsev imagines our possible future in the latest ‘legacy mode’ series. his carefully detailed illustrations question how familiar things in today’s societies can remain relevant in a continuously changing reality. from forestation and car racing to medical surgeries and architectural construction, the artist offers a glimpse into a surprisingly realistic future.  

wind generators set within a traditional coastal landscape
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for evgeny kazantsev, there is no certain point in humanity’s timeline where these scenes are supposed to be happening. some might be occurring ten years from now, while others can be set 100 or 200 years into the future. having this in mind, the artist has found it interesting to explore a mix-up of eras, contexts and proportions. to elaborate, there are elements in today’s environment that will be neighboring advanced technologies of tomorrow in a seamless way — just like one uses shovels, pencils or blankets alongside smartphones and televisions. hence, he believes it important to tell a story that normalizes our futurescapes, ones that are not embedded in a cold and synthetic reality. 

construction site scene

moscow city, flooded with flying vessels

advanced surgery that integrates augmented reality and robotics

nondestructive forestation scene depicting trees being planted in large numbers

drilling platforms 

manhattan dome from a bird’s eye view

city of london with soaring transportation 

seaport with fishermen facing flying devices that are seamlessly moving ship containers 

robotic depository scene

car racing; checking engines with the help of machines 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom