The City of Sciences and Industry in Paris opened a new exhibition titled 'Frontier' this Tuesday. The showcase examines the various forms boundaries take in the modern era, from physical structures to digital surveillance.
Curator Delphine Heyndrickx says the exhibition highlights how borders manifest in many different ways. The collection features everything from concrete walls and military checkpoints to the invisible presence of surveillance algorithms.
From concrete to code
According to Heyndrickx, the exhibition's design reflects the idea that borders have 'a thousand faces' and no two are truly alike. The team worked to illustrate how modern technology has expanded the concept of a boundary beyond mere physical barriers.
While traditional borders are often defined by masonry or fences, the exhibition also looks at how data and software create new types of limits. This includes the role of algorithms in monitoring movement and controlling access.
Heyndrickx explained to France 24 how her team developed the concept to bridge the gap between tangible infrastructure and digital tracking. The show aims to present the different types of boundaries that shape human interaction and movement today.
