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Episode page and full transcript: lerandom.art/episodes/digital-curators-series-01
In this conversation, Peter Bauman (Editor-in-Chief at Le Random) interviews Douglas Dodds (lerandom.art/subjects/douglas-dodds), a longtime Senior Digital Curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) (lerandom.art/subjects/victoria-and-albert-muse…) and a pivotal figure in the institutional collecting of new media art.The discussion covers the challenges of collecting digital art, including sourcing, preserving and showcasing these works in a museum context. Dodds shares particularly valuable insights into the acquisition process, from identifying valuable pieces to navigating relationships with artists and galleries. He also reflects on the unique historical significance of the V&A's collection, which spans early computer-generated works to contemporary digital media, emphasizing the importance of context in building a cohesive and enduring collection. They also discuss the role of donations, the complex value of digital art beyond financial metrics and the delicate relationship between institutions and new digital mediums like NFTs. We get a museum perspective on the concerns of our community.
Also in this episode: Casey Reas (lerandom.art/subjects/casey-reas), Ernest Edmonds (lerandom.art/subjects/ernest-edmonds), Computer Arts Society (lerandom.art/subjects/computer-arts-society), Lillian Schwartz (lerandom.art/subjects/lillian-schwartz), Manfred Mohr (lerandom.art/subjects/manfred-mohr), SIGGRAPH (lerandom.art/subjects/siggraph), Tate (lerandom.art/subjects/tate), Vera Molnár (lerandom.art/subjects/vera-molnar), Digital Art Museum (DAM) (lerandom.art/subjects/digital-art-museum-dam)
Read next: Casey Reas on the History of Generative Art - Part 1 (lerandom.art/editorial/reas-history-1), Casey Reas on the History of Generative Art - Part 2 (lerandom.art/editorial/casey-reas-on-the-histo…)
Listen next: Ep. 46, Melanie Lenz—Generativity and Vera Molnár at the V&A with Peter Bauman (lerandom.art/episodes/melanie-lenz-generativit…), Ep. 21, Digital Curators Series 03—Val Ravaglia on Displaying the Digital (lerandom.art/episodes/digital-curators-series-…)
Chapters 📖:
Introduction to Le Random Digital Curators Series
Challenges in Collecting Digital Art
Identifying Worthwhile Artworks and Preservation Issues
Process of Identifying Digital Art to Collect
V&A's Goals and Unique Collection Aspects
Sourcing Digital Artworks and Building Relationships
Donations vs. Purchases in Acquisitions
Value of Digital Art for Museums
Final Steps in the Acquisition Process
Impact of Patric Prince on Digital Art Collection
