An Immersive Exploration of Data, Emotion, and Technology

Amsterdam – From February 7 to October 5, 2025, Nxt Museum presents Still Processing, a compelling group exhibition that delves into the intricate dance between human consciousness and technological evolution. Under the curation of Bogomir Doringer, this thought-provoking showcase brings together established artists Boris Acket, Gabey Tjon a Tham, Lumus Instruments, and Rosa Menkman, while introducing three specially commissioned pieces from emerging talents Balfua, Children of the Light, and Geoffrey Lillemon.

The Human-Machine Dialogue

At its core, Still Processing investigates a fundamental question of our digital age: how does technology fundamentally alter the way we perceive and understand reality? The exhibition creates a conceptual battleground where machine logic confronts human intuition, where algorithmic precision meets organic interpretation.

The artists featured in this exhibition serve as translators between these two worlds. They examine how data doesn’t merely inform but actively transforms meaning, creating new sensory landscapes that challenge our traditional understanding of sight, sound, and cognition itself.

Dual Perspectives on Perception

Still Processing operates on two interconnected levels of inquiry:

The Machine’s Eye: This perspective explores technology’s role as both creator and manipulator of visual experience. The exhibition reveals how digital media flattens and reduces the spectrum of human perception, how artificial intelligence generates increasingly complex visual narratives, and how these technological processes leave their own unique fingerprints on everything they touch.

The Human Mind: Simultaneously, the exhibition turns inward, examining the biological and psychological mechanisms through which we process sensory information. It questions the reliability of human perception itself, investigating the gaps between what we experience and what we think we understand.

Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Rather than presenting technology and humanity as opposing forces, Still Processing reveals their increasingly symbiotic relationship. The exhibition demonstrates how our cognitive processes are already being reshaped by our technological tools, creating hybrid forms of perception that are neither purely human nor purely artificial.

Visitors will encounter works that don’t simply display this relationship but actively engage them in experiencing it. The exhibition becomes a space for active contemplation, where the act of viewing becomes part of the artistic statement itself.

Still Processing ultimately asks whether, in our rush to process and understand our rapidly changing world, we might be losing something essential about the nature of human experience—or perhaps discovering something entirely new.

“As we launch our fourth exhibition, we’re thrilled to spotlight the remarkable talent thriving in the Netherlands. Through Still Processing, we continue our mission to commission and present groundbreaking works by new media artists reflecting on the present and what’s next.”
— Merel van Helsdingen, Founder & Director, Nxt Museum

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.

“At Nxt Museum, commissioning is about transformation. All 13 artworks have been adapted for our space, including three entirely new commissions—ALL-TOGETHER-NOW (2025) by Children of the Light, Simulation in Blue (2025) by Geoffrey Lillemon, and The Slollaleia (2025) by Balfua—alongside an ongoing artist residency with Lumus Instruments. Through experimentation and innovation, we continue the Netherlands’ rich tradition of pioneering new media art.”
— Natasha Greenhalgh, Co-founder & Creative Director, Nxt Museum

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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