This exhibition explores the pervasive role of code and algorithms in modern life, questioning their neutrality and efficiency. Through interactive installations by thirteen artists, it invites reflection on the implications of a calculated world and how humanity can prevail within it.
In an era where "code" and "algorithms" are increasingly ubiquitous, this exhibition, 'Code and Algorithms. Wisdom in a Calculated World,' delves into their nature and implications. It aims to make this phenomenon understandable, encouraging reflection and debate on critical questions: Can algorithms guarantee greater neutrality and efficiency? Are they as free from human bias as commonly perceived? How can we ensure our humanity prevails in an increasingly calculated world?
Curated by Manuela Naveau, with advisement from Gemma Galdón, Marta Peirano, Ricardo Peña, and Gustavo Valera, the exhibition features interactive installations by thirteen Spanish and international artists. These artists explore various societal impacts of algorithms, including their neutrality, efficiency, risks of bias, data privacy, the human-AI connection, and their role in problem-solving. A notable piece, produced with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, illustrates how processing vast amounts of data accelerates scientific research, highlighting algorithms' contribution to generating knowledge and understanding the world.
