The Pixel

How many pixels do we encounter each day? Who invented the pixel, and why? As the smallest unit of digital information - capable of carrying both text and image - the pixel has transformed communication, language, and everyday life. Our photographs, videos, and screens are all built from pixels, yet we rarely reflect on their origins or implications. This book examines the pixel from multiple perspectives, tracing its role across art, technology, video games, and photography, while considering its ethical and aesthetic dimensions. Written by author and curator Francesca Seravalle, it explores how pixels shape visual culture and collective memory in the digital age.