Self publishing and the arts

There is no denying the effect that digital technologies are having upon the cultural sectors. The effect can be seen in the creation, practice and distribution of arts and culture across the globe.

What, therefore, are the questions and considerations being raised by artists and organisations as the relationship between the arts and digital becomes ever more intertwined? The Space has approached a number of respected representatives from across the creative sectors to give us their opinions on the issues, topics and questions that they think are important for us to consider.

In a series of thought-provoking essays, we examine the changing relationship between arts and technology and opportunities and challenges of the digital age.

• In with the old…In with the New! Art and technology, coexistance and innovation – Matt Clark, Founder, UVA
• Networks and the new marketing – Damian Spandley, Director of Programme, Curzon
• Constraints, and the problem of art on digital platforms – Leila Johnston, Artist and digital curator
• New for new sake? – Freya Murray, Programme Manager, Google Arts and Culture Lab
• What is ‘content’? – Efe Cakarel, Founder, MUBI
• Creation and legacy in the digital era – Akram Khan, Dancer and choreographer
• The case for public investment in online arts – Peter Bazalgette

We thank the contributors for all of their thoughts and see them as the first in a series of publications on the evolving relationship between technology and the arts. Download the report and join in the conversation with us online @thespacearts.