Manual for ![]() IMPRACTICAL THINGS, homemade conglomerate, 20 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm, Denmark 2025 Introduction: IMPRACTICAL THINGS is a series of things that challenge and oppose the prevailing productive order in a peaceful way. IMPRACTICAL THINGS are not for sale. They are left in nature or public spaces under the slogan: Leave it or take it! People are free to take it home or leave it for others to interact with. IMPRACTICAL THINGS is equipped with a QR code that refers to this manual. IMPRACTICAL THINGS is made of a biodegradable material that breaks down primarily through exposure to sunlight and water until it is eventually consumed and metabolised by bacteria. The production of new IMPRACTICAL THINGS will be published here regularly. ![]() IMPRACTICAL THINGS, homemade conglomerate, 20 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm, Denmark 2025 Construction: IMPRACTICAL THINGS uses 3D printer technology and 3D drawing programs. Shapes are either scanned, drawn or simply sampled directly from the internet. AI technology is not used in the creative process. Background: Unlike most things from N55, which have an immediate practical function beyond being part of an artistic exchange, IMPRACTICAL THINGS cannot be used for practical purposes as such. Ownership: IMPRACTICAL THINGS by N55 is released under Creative Commons licence CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Economy: IMPRACTICAL THINGS is funded by N55, with primary financial support coming from the fair production and distribution of XYZ CARGO cargo bikes.
By N55/ ion Sørvin Thanks to Anne Romme and David Babba
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