Nxt Museum proudly presents Still Processing, its latest group exhibition, on view from February 7 to October 5, 2025. Curated by Bogomir Doringer, the exhibition features works by Boris Acket, Gabey Tjon a Tham, Lumus Instruments, and Rosa Menkman, alongside three newly commissioned works by Nxt Museum from Balfua, Children of the Light, and Geoffrey Lillemon. These visionary artists explore the dynamic relationship between humans and machines, examining how data shapes meaning and alters sensory experiences.
Still Processing invites visitors to reflect on how technology reshapes perception—revealing, concealing, and even distorting how we see the world. The exhibition investigates the constantly evolving relationship between human cognition and advanced technology, challenging visitors to navigate two intertwined perspectives: machine versus mind.
On one side, Still Processing examines how technology shapes and manipulates images—exploring the flattening of colours in digital media, mental imprints, and the evolving complexities of AI-generated visuals. On the other, it explores how the human brain processes light and sound, questioning what is genuinely perceived and what is lost in interpretation.
Featured Works
The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artists exploring the intersection of technology, perception, and artistic expression.
- Rosa Menkman’s research and work trace key moments in the evolution of image processing, highlighting the compromises that arise in technological transitions. Seven works throughout the exhibition, from her well-known The Collapse of PAL to recent pieces such as IM/POSSIBLE RAINBOWS, lay the groundwork for the exhibition, setting the stage for an exploration of visual transformation.
- Children of the Light present ALL-TOGETHER-NOW, an immersive installation inspired by the first-ever image of a black hole. Five floating rings of light create a mesmerizing, otherworldly experience that challenges perception and redefines spatial awareness.
- Geoffrey Lillemon’s Simulation in Blue transforms the stage into a digital fever dream, where CGI and AI-driven musicians contort through chaotic rhythms in an evolving spectacle of sound and motion. Blending 1980s holography, ballroom extravagance, and contemporary image-processing tools, the work immerses audiences in a surreal genre of its own—Cinderella Jazz.
- Boris Acket’s large-scale installation, Duration, contemplates our perception of time, creating an alternative state of mind. The room-sized sculpture is brought to life by a custom-built echo system that deconstructs audio inputs into patterns, interplaying them with light to create a dynamic spatial experience.
- Lumus Instruments and Gabey Tjon a Tham present interconnected works exploring movement and sensory transformation. Red Horizon (Gabey Tjon a Tham) features 15 kinetic pendulums generating dynamic patterns inspired by swarm behaviour, while Polynode XI (Lumus Instruments) translates light and sound into an ever-evolving sensory experience. Together, these works investigate the fluid relationship between humans and technology.
- At Nxt Stage, Berlin-based artist Balfua—who recently collaborated with Björk at Centre Pompidou—introduces The Slollaleia, an imaginative world populated by unique characters shaped by both traditional and digital tools. Their chameleonic nature morphs into surreal, unexpected forms that redefine artistic expression.
Still Processing offers a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of art, technology, and human perception. The exhibition will be on view from February 7 to October 5, 2025, at Nxt Museum in Amsterdam. Tickets are available now at nxtmuseum.com. Early booking is recommended for this thought-provoking experience.
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