The exhibition "Pixel Pioneers" at the Depot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam explores the physicality and evolution of the pixel from the 1960s to the present. Curated by Amira Gad, it features works by artists such as Peter Struycken, Claudia Hart, Geert Mul, and Suzanne Treister, alongside a digital garment by Maison Margiela and The Fabricant. The show runs from 25 April to 13 September 2026 and examines the threshold between tangible and digital realms.
This exhibition matters because it challenges the cliché of a purely virtual existence by foregrounding the material and environmental realities of digital culture. Set in the museum's innovative public-access storage facility, the show also reflects on how technology continually reshapes art history and archival practices, prompting viewers to consider the pros and cons of technological advancement.