How is technology changing art?
Dr. James Fox
Artists have always been early adopters of new technologies, but in recent years new technologies have appeared more quickly than ever before. Should we be excited about these dramatic changes, or worried? Are they a flash in the pan, or here to stay?
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Artists have always been early adopters of new technologies, but in the last few years new technologies have appeared more quickly than ever before. Should we be excited about these dramatic changes, or worried? Are they a flash in the pan, or here to stay?
James Fox is joining you in The Garden to explore how today's artists are embracing the latest digital media — including virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and, of course, the now ubiquitous NFTs — to redefine both art and the art world.
James is an art historian at the University of Cambridge, as well as a curator, award-winning broadcaster and the best-selling author of The World According To Colour.
Talk outline
50 minutes
30 minute talk
20 minute Member Q&A
James fell in love with art at the age of six and hasn't looked back since. He is now an art historian at the University of Cambridge, a curator, an award-winning broadcaster and the author of bestselling book The World According to Colour.
Art's Biggest Questions Collection
Join our 4-part series as we explore the world of art with Cambridge Art Historian & Broadcaster, Dr James Fox.Art is an essential part of what it means to be human. But what is art? When did we start creating it? And why do we still need it?
Why are some artists famous and others forgotten? Why are some artworks priceless and others worthless? And in an era where so much art is so hard to fathom, how do we know whether a work of art is any good?
Many artists have tried to re-shape society, using art as a tool for propaganda and protest, to bring about social change, and to improve people’s lives. But can art really make a difference? And where would we be without it?
Artists have always been early adopters of new technologies, but in recent years new technologies have appeared more quickly than ever before. Should we be excited about these dramatic changes, or worried? Are they a flash in the pan, or here to stay?
