How many pixels do we see a day? Who invented the pixel and why? Ever since the pixel became the primary element for transmitting information — both textual and visual — the digital revolution has completely transformed our communication, language, and lifestyle. Our videos, our photographs, and even our thoughts are converted into pixels, yet we know very little about them.
The Pixel, featuring an introduction by Joan Fontcuberta and design by Erik Kessels, offers a multidisciplinary investigation into the fundamental element of the digital image. It explores its origin, evolution, and its aesthetic, ethical, and cultural significance, as well as its implications in contemporary and post-photographic society. The pixel is analyzed from multiple perspectives and across the various fields in which it has been employed since its inception: art, technology, video games, and photography. It is also examined as a tool for intervening in and manipulating other images, thereby taking on further ethical and aesthetic value.
Still of the book courtesy by Francesco Stelitano
isbn: 9791254931615
Special process: die-cut cover
Languages: Italian and English
Binding: paperback stitched with long flaps
Pages: 360
Width: 13,50
Height: 21
Edition: 2026
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