The Facts
On September 25, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced Cory Arcangel's new work 'For X (2026)'. Arcangel, a key figure in postconceptual and digital art, has designed and constructed a carillon—a musical instrument composed of twelve bells—hanging within a cell phone tower. The work draws a parallel between historical and contemporary communication technologies, merging analogue and digital forms of transmission.
The Signal
Arcangel's practice consistently explores appropriation, hacking, and obsolete technologies to comment on internet culture and collective nostalgia. 'For X (2026)' extends this inquiry by physically embedding a pre-digital signaling device into the defining infrastructure of the network age. For collectors and curators, the piece reinforces Arcangel's position as a leading voice in digital art, offering a tangible, sculptural meditation on technological obsolescence and connectivity.
- Artists: Cory Arcangel
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
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