The Toledo Museum of Art has opened "Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms," an exhibition tracing the history of code-based art from the 1960s to the present. Curated by Julia Kaganskiy, the show features 24 artists including pioneers like Sol LeWitt, Josef Albers, and Vera Molnár, alongside contemporary digital creators such as Larva Labs, Snowfro, Dmitri Cherniak, Operator, and Emily Xie. Works range from Molnár's "Interruptions" series (1968–69) to recent generative and on-chain pieces like CryptoPunks (2017) and Chromie Squiggles (2020), many drawn from the collection of hedge fund manager Alan Howard.
The exhibition matters because it positions algorithmic and generative art within a longer historical lineage, challenging the perception that such practices are purely a product of the digital age. By connecting early rule-based abstraction to blockchain and AI-driven creations, the show raises critical questions about creativity, automation, and the evolving definition of artistic practice. It also marks the institutional debut of several digital artists, signaling the growing acceptance of generative and NFT-based art in major museums.