Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen launches 'Pixel Pioneers' digital art survey

In Rotterdam, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has launched 'Pixel Pioneers,' an exhibition that celebrates digital art. This showcase features algorithmically created paintings, audiovisual pieces, and interactive retro games. It presents newly commissioned works alongside significant pieces from the 1960s in the museum's collection, emphasizing early digital experimentation. The exhibition investigates how artists have harnessed technology to narrate their eras, particularly the advent of digital tools and artificial intelligence in creative endeavors. Among the artists, Christopher Kulendran Thomas incorporates his Tamil heritage, reflecting on Sri Lanka's complex histories and visual narratives, while provoking discussions about authorship and the influence of images.