Art and technology. At first these disciplines may seem distant, their link dubious, and yet they share a rich history and today are increasingly intertwined. An example of the intricate relationship between the two would be the invention of photography at the beginning of the nineteenth century, a defining moment in the history of fine arts, which provided the impetus that pushed painting beyond figuration and would eventually become an art canon in its own right. Nowadays, various technological ventures are considered artworks. From light installations to websites, technology has established itself as both a diverse artistic medium and the subject of numerous works of art, and has come to enormously enrich the art world.
A quick look at the beginning of relationship between art and tech emphasises the general positive aspects that have arisen from the union. The 1968 show Cybernetic Serendipity, first held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in London, was a pioneer in the symbiosis of technology and art. An exhibition dedicated to cybernetic art, it highlighted the opportunities computers opened up for creative production, ranging from music to writing and the visual arts...
Via Jacques Urbanska