3 ways digital tech will make you think differently about original art
1 min readImage caption: This artwork called Cloud/Hardware is part of a project called Sky World/Cloud World by Amelia Winger-Bearskin, an artist who has embraced collaboration with new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. (Submitted by Amelia Winger-Bearskn). Spark podcast with host Nora Young. Article written by Brandie Weikle. CBC Radio – May 21, 2022.
Digital technologies are bringing new dimensions to the world of art. Some of these may baffle a little, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that sell for millions of dollars. Yet other technologies have the opposite effect, making artworks more accessible than ever. In some cases, museums are using 3D printing to bring replicas of scarce and fragile art and artifacts to a broader public — sometimes right into their hands. […]