An upcoming exhibition at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena will explore how contemporary artists and designers are responding to the growing influence of Big Data in modern life. The show, titled “Seeing the Unseeable: Data, Design, Art,” will run from September 19, 2024, to February 15, 2025.
The exhibition will showcase works from 16 artists, designers, and collaborative teams who use data as a medium for artistic expression. Spanning various media, the selected pieces represent innovative approaches to communicating quantitative information through art and design.
According to the exhibition organizers, the featured works use data “as a prompt, much like a language, to communicate with the audience through novel means of discourse and experimentation.” This approach aims to highlight the intersection of art and science in the digital age.
The exhibition, catalog, and public programs are part of the Getty’s PST Art: Art & Science Collide initiative, which seeks to foster dialogue between artistic and scientific disciplines. By presenting data-driven artworks, the show aims to inspire discussions about Big Data’s impact that have been “largely absent from mainstream conversations.”
Located in ArtCenter’s Alyce De Roulet Williamson Gallery on the Hillside Campus, the exhibition will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Organizers recommend making reservations in advance to ensure admission.
ArtCenter College of Design, known for its prestigious art and design programs, has a history of notable faculty and alumni. The school’s graduates have contributed to iconic designs, including Apple products, the Kikkoman soy sauce bottle, the Tesla Model S, and Jambox.
For more information, interested parties can contact ArtCenter College of Design at (626) 396-2200.
