Art press Editor: Art in the Digital Age

Norbert Hillaire reflects on his 1991 special edition, 'New Technologies. An Art Without a Model?' and his 1999 editorial for art press +, titled 'Internet All Over.' In 2009, art press 2 raised concerns regarding the 'conservation and restoration' of technological arts. Currently, Hillaire examines art in the digital era, while Patrice Maniglier claims, 'Digital art did not happen.' As human activities become intertwined with computers, traditional art forms embrace new technologies, resulting in creations that challenge classification. This evolution raises two significant questions: how art's definition shifts amid blurred disciplinary lines and the diminishing relevance of alternative spaces in a fully connected world. Digital tools are reshaping artistic practices, necessitating a revival of theoretical perspectives.