Daniel Canogar: digital art, light and collective memory

Daniel Canogar: pioneer of digital art in Spain

Daniel Canogar (Madrid, 1964) is one of Spain’s most renowned artists in the field of digital art and new media. His work is defined by the use of light, projection and flexible LED screens as sculptural materials, creating immersive installations that explore themes such as memory, technology and the passage of time.

With a background in photography and visual studies, Canogar has turned his fascination with images into large-scale projects, where screens are no longer just technological devices but luminous sculptures that interact with viewers.

The artistic style of Daniel Canogar

Canogar’s work examines the relationship between humans and technology. His installations show how data, memories and information flows can be materialized into visual experiences.

In his LED screen sculptures, devices bend and twist like textiles, resembling folds, skin or waves. Projects of this scale require careful design and planning, similar to digital modeling and 3D scanning, essential for transforming conceptual ideas into monumental works.

Key works by Daniel Canogar

Some of his most celebrated projects include:

• Constelaciones (2010), a projection of thousands of photographs across the bridges of the Manzanares River in Madrid, evoking the city’s memory.

• Waves (2018), a monumental LED sculpture at Tampa Airport (USA), where moving images flow like digital waves.

• Turbulent Matter (2017), at the Science Museum in London, addressing the global issue of electronic waste.

• Amalgama El Prado (2019), a digital reinterpretation of the Prado Museum’s collections, using algorithms to create constantly shifting compositions.

Large-scale installations by Daniel Canogar

For Canogar, space is never passive — it is an active component of the artwork. His large-scale projects require technical planning and collaboration with engineers and architects, a process akin to artistic consultancy.

The complexity of mounting works in airports, museums or public spaces also highlights the importance of sculpture logistics and installation, ensuring safe and efficient execution.

International recognition

Canogar has exhibited at major institutions including Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid, the Science Museum in London, the Denver Art Museum and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. His works belong to prestigious public and private collections.

By turning technology into a poetic medium, Canogar has redefined how digital tools can reflect memory, society and cultural transformation.

Conclusion

Daniel Canogar merges art, technology and science into luminous sculptures that reshape our perception of images and space. His work positions him among the most important international figures in digital art.

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