I'm Too Young To Die

Show & Culture

The exhibition "I'm Too Young To Die" by Gilles Pegel brings together a constellation of works developed around a shared set of concerns. Primarily composed of new productions, it also establishes a dialogue with earlier works resonating within the same conceptual landscape. Rather than offering a chronological overview, the exhibition presents different moments in the artist's practice, revealing recurring threads that have evolved over time. Recurring themes include digital technologies, artificial intelligence, financial markets, logistics, online culture, branding, and automation—seen as overlapping infrastructures shaping how we work, communicate, consume, and envision the future. Industrial aluminum sculptures, modified garments, consumer products, mirrored domestic objects, wall installations, archival documents, and works drawing from gaming or corporate identity comprise the exhibition. Popular culture plays a significant role, with familiar references to video games, fashion, advertising, and digital culture. The title, "I'm Too Young To Die," refers to the iconic difficulty setting from the video game DOOM while reflecting on human awareness of mortality. Humor often serves as the first point of entry to deeper reflections on contemporary complexity.