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Kinetic Content: Peter Rothman
Can Interaction Be Art?
When we think of art traditionally we think of some sort of visual,
auditory, or tactile, presentation like a sculpture, painting, or
installation, which is created by an artist for our consumption and
enjoyment. But machine art and interactive art more generally questions the
notion of passively consuming art.
The Dadaists questioned the true nature of art and saw the cultural basis
for aesthetic choices. Warhol questioned the means of production of art and
the role of the artist as uniquely identifiable creator. Machine and
interactive art takes this one step further bringing the audience into the
creative process as co-authors, co-creators, and co-conspirators. The art
that results is magical, ephemeral, and totally of the moment. It can never
be captured, recorded, or recreated, and therefore it resists
commodification. But yes it is art.
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