3-Weeks Series on Emerging Technology Trends in Contemporary Art 🌟 Introduction Through attending exhibitions, art fairs, and shows over the last couple of months, I’ve been intrigued by how our surroundings and the use of technology alter our art experience. A recent visit to the exhibition “When We See Us” at Kunstmuseum Basel marked a starting point for me to delve into the theme of art and technology. This moment inspired me to conduct further research and share my findings with my LinkedIn network. I see three major trends worth observing closely. Each trend has significant implications for future audience immersion in contemporary art. Three Major Technology Trends in Showcasing Contemporary Art 1. Mixed Reality Experiences: The rise of mixed-reality technologies, such as the Apple Vision Pro, enhances how audiences engage with art, allowing virtual gallery visits and interactive exhibitions from anywhere in the world. 🌐 Potential influences on future art immersion: • Enhanced Engagement • Global Accessibility • Personalized Experiences 2. AI and Art Authentication: AI is increasingly used for art authentication, analyzing unique characteristics of artworks to combat forgery and enhance trust in the art market. 🖼️ Impacts on audience perception and engagement: • Increased Trust • Educational Insights • Enhanced Conservation 3. Digital and Online Platforms: The expansion of online galleries and virtual auctions democratizes access to art, enabling broader participation and making art more accessible to diverse audiences. 💻 Influences on audience immersion: • Broader Participation • Interactive Features • Community Building Call to Action 📣 To my network: What major technology trends in showcasing contemporary art do you see? I’d love to hear your thoughts and insights in the comments below. 🎨🔍 #EmergingTech, #ContemporaryArt, #ArtAndTechnology #ExcelsoContemporary Caption for the Artwork Photo Marc Padeu, “All the Light on Me” (2021) Acrylic on canvas, 200 x 338 cm (78 3/4 x 133 1/8 in) Currently exhibited at Kunstmuseum Gegenwart in Basel in “When We See Us” exhibition. Photo taken with my iPhone 13 front camera.
Thanks for sharing, Christian Zimmer! Great initiative! 🌟
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5moThese are very interesting insights. It makes me wonder: with the rise of tech trends in the artistic field broadening and democratising art making, the traditional, "unmechanical" hand-made art will become, one could argue, more and more exclusive and limited. The digital enhances and opens new horizons for more, whilst the analog become more elitist. Will one day the art market backlash? Just putting it here :)