"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
Let's address the AI elephant in the room: synthetic voices are used, but they're here to help, not replace. Juergen's real work is in the curation process, where his focus ensures the podcast's quality. Without AI assistance, this companion podcast wouldn't be feasible.
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"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
Let's address the AI elephant in the room: synthetic voices are used, but they're here to help, not replace. Juergen's real work is in the curation process, where his focus ensures the podcast's quality. Without AI assistance, this companion podcast wouldn't be feasible.
The Retreat to Analog: When Digital Tools Stop Feeling Like Progress
The Intersect of Tech and Art
16 minutes 30 seconds
2 weeks ago
The Retreat to Analog: When Digital Tools Stop Feeling Like Progress
Artists are retreating from digital tools that once promised liberation, questioning whether technological efficiency is worth the loss of emotional connection in creative work. This episode of The Intersect dives deep into the growing tension between convenience and creativity, exploring why a pioneering digital musician now finds therapy only in acoustic guitar, and what Spotify's new AI partnerships with major labels really mean for artists. We examine the billion-dollar question of AI training data compensation, photography's identity crisis in the age of algorithms, and why the distinction between "generative" and "creative" might matter more than human versus machine. From Milan's hybrid image exhibitions to New Zealand's complex economic narratives, we unpack how simplified stories about technology and culture often obscure more nuanced realities. Join us as we navigate the uncomfortable space where innovation meets tradition, and discover why understanding this intersection is crucial for both technologists and artists navigating our rapidly evolving creative landscape.
The Intersect of Tech and Art
"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
Let's address the AI elephant in the room: synthetic voices are used, but they're here to help, not replace. Juergen's real work is in the curation process, where his focus ensures the podcast's quality. Without AI assistance, this companion podcast wouldn't be feasible.
