Art in the Age of the Metaverse is a conference that aims to explore and critically reflect on the role of art in the time of the metaverse, as a new cultural and social context, and shape its future direction more ethically and collaboratively. The metaverse is a shared space at the nexus of the virtual and the physical that is gaining increased attention as a space for artistic production and experiences.
Confirmed speakers include Morehshin Allahyari, Black Swan, Ian Cheng, Barbara Cueto, Ali Eslami, Primavera De Filippi, The Hmm (Babusi Nyoni & Margarita Osipian), Keiken, Arif Kornweitz, Jinha Lee, Trevor McFedries, Micaela Mantegna, Moving Castles (Arthur Roeing Baer+GVN), Katja Novitskova, Marina Otero Verzier, Chao Tayiana, Veronica So, Shuruq Tramontini, Ivaylo Getov, Wade Wallerstein & Peter Wu+
Art in the Age of the Metaverse brings together artists, curators, activists and industry professionals from around the world who are working at the intersection of the metaverse and contemporary art. Through talks, discussions, and presentations, the participants will share their insights and explore key questions such as: What are the forms of artistic expression at the nexus of physical and virtual? How do artists engage with the ethical, social, and environmental implications? How do artists impact what the metaverse is and can become facing big tech? And what role do we, as participants, play in shaping its future direction?
The main goal of Art in the Age of the Metaverse is to promote a more equitable and engaged vision for the metaverse. This includes considering issues such as decentralisation and inclusivity addressing the environmental impact of the infrastructure required to support the metaverse as well as promoting sustainability and responsibility in its development and use.
In addition to these broader themes, the conference will showcase the work of individual artists and collectives who are using the metaverse as a medium for artistic expression. Through their practices, these artists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the metaverse and challenging traditional notions of space, time, and identity.
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The multi-year research project Art in the Age of the Metaverse is a collaboration between the Hartwig Art Foundation and the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten, conducted by Memory Gems. The international conference is organised together with De Balie.