STACK #187 May 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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VISUAL ART

For a number of years, the concept of the traditional television has been evolving to become standalone art pieces in the home. The Samsung class of 2020 is straight out of Ex Machina . Words Adam Colby

W hile the humble television has undergone countless design and technological advancements since its introduction in homes in the 1950s, its purpose has remained unchanged – the provision of home entertainment. The TV has long been the focal point around which a room is arranged, and from a stylistic standpoint, a necessary evil. Now that contemporary televisions have exponentially increased in size (have you seen how big an 85-inch screen is in-store? It’s mind-blowing!), that necessary evil for some consumers with an eye for design has become a huge black hole hung on the wall. Over a number of years, Samsung has been working on a solution to that problem with a modern lifestyle range. Now, in 2020, the new Frame and Serif series are blending form with functionality, and turning heads. THE FRAME The Frame is an inspired idea. With the simple press of a button, you can transform the television into a work of art. Fitting practically flush to the wall, the TV comes complete with 20 built-in works of art. Want to personalise it more? Utilise the SmartThings app to upload

The Frame: The press of a button transforms the television into a work of art

your own artwork or photos. And if you have a penchant for global works of art to display on your Frame, artwork can be accessed for a fee from galleries across the world. Customisable magnetic frames snap on or off to fit in with any décor. Art Mode is activated when you turn the

TV off and features a built-in light sensor that adjusts to changing light to give the best representation of the art on the screen. The Frame also has an energy efficient motion sensor that will kick the Art Mode in when it detects movement. Utilising Samsung’s QLED technology with

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