16 Oct 2025 – 08 Mar 2026
Munich, Germany
pinakothek-der-moderne.de
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This exhibition at Pinakothek der Moderne investigates the material and political infrastructure behind the digital cloud, shifting attention from screens to data centers, submarine cables, and satellites. It traces the history of global communication networks and examines the raw materials that sustain the data economy, including lithium and tin, to highlight their environmental and geopolitical impact. Architectural research frames these systems as spatial constructs that shape contemporary life.
Structured around elemental, spatial, and temporal themes, the show considers how digital systems transform cities and architectural practice, including a case study developed with the Munich Digital Twin. A concluding section addresses storage, archives, AI training, and energy consumption, raising questions about memory, erasure, and the long-term consequences of infinite data retention.
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