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Barcode Journeys
September 18th - December 6th, 2025
Community Curator: Barbara Jo
Everyday six billion black and white barcodes are scanned as they parade, barely noticed through our lives, stamped on practically everything. Today, a mind-boggling mass of invisible electronic data records our existence. Barcode Journeys explores the pervasiveness of barcodes in our daily lives—discovering the humor, awe, meaning, and aesthetics in our coexistence with barcodes, algorithms, and now, AI, ultimately asking what it means to stay human.
Participating Artists: Lesley Bannatyne, Lynn Cannici, Greg Duerhr, Nathan Fash, Janine Fay, Kyle Huffman, Barbara Jo, Olga Mesa, Elizabeth Pacini, Cindy Ramírez, Laidy Saenz, Charlie Warren, Sandra Wascher, and Woolsey Cole Chesterman.
Programming:
Barbara Jo, Curator talk
Performance by Peruvian artist, Cindy Ramírez
QR Code Performance
A Dream from the Water’s Eye; Peter Collins, History of Barcodes
AI Technology, Jordi Albo Canals
Admission
General Admission: $8*; free to Museum members and visitors 12 years of age and under; Free to everyone on the first Friday of every month**
Event Admission: varies; Museum members receive discounts where applicable.
Check out our event schedule for the museum’s open hours and events.
*Admission fees help the museum cover programming, staffing, and overhead expenses. These fees help us keep the doors open to the public.
**Special thanks to the Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) for supporting this program.