From Medieval theory to modern AI, Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically explores the history of computational and algorithmic thought in music, showcasing how technological advances and human creativity have continuously expanded the boundaries of musical expression.
The exhibition shows how the use of algorithms, from analogue and hand-calculated systems to mechanical and computer machines, has progressively allowed the creation and organisation of sounds. Through historical objects, artworks, and immersive installations, the exhibition presents the works of past and present visionaries who harness these systems to create new methods for composing and performing music. Musica ex Machina unfolds centuries of rich history and celebrates the human fascination with symbols, systematic thinking and new sounds, while looking ahead to the future of music.