Digital art preservation thrives on collaboration. Professionals connect through organizations like INCCA and AIC-EMG, sharing knowledge at conferences and online. These networks foster innovation, helping conservators tackle the unique challenges of preserving digital artworks.
Best practices evolve through collective effort. Standardized tools like the Variable Media Questionnaire guide preservation strategies. Collaborative projects and open-source initiatives push the field forward, ensuring digital art remains accessible for future generations.
Professional Networks for Digital Art Preservation
Key Organizations and Networks
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International Network for the Conservation of Contemporary Art (INCCA), American Institute for Conservation Electronic Media Group (AIC-EMG), and Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) serve as primary professional organizations for digital art preservationists
Variable Media Network and online forums facilitate formal and informal networking among digital art conservation professionals
European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers' Organisations (E.C.C.O.) and Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) offer specialized groups focused on digital art preservation at regional and national levels
Daniel Langlois Foundation and Guggenheim's Conservation Department contribute research and academic resources to the professional network
Digital Art Archive and Rhizome's ArtBase function as online hubs for information exchange and networking in the field
Academic and Research Contributions
Universities with digital preservation programs (New York University , King's College London ) provide educational foundations for professionals
Research centers like the Netherlands Institute for Conservation, Art and Science (NICAS) conduct studies on digital art preservation techniques
Academic journals (Journal of the American Institute for Conservation , Studies in Conservation ) publish peer-reviewed research advancing the field
Conferences (Museums and the Web , Electronic Media Group sessions at AIC annual meetings) offer platforms for presenting new findings
Collaborative research projects (Matters in Media Art, Preserving Digital Art) unite institutions to address complex preservation challenges
Best Practices in Digital Art Preservation
Development of Standards and Guidelines
Variable Media Questionnaire standardizes artist interviews to capture intent and preferred preservation strategies
DOCAM Documentation Model provides a framework for documenting complex digital artworks
Collaborative efforts like the "Preservation of Complex Objects Symposia " series develop guidelines for specific media types
Research projects (e.g., "Digital Art through Time ") investigate long-term preservation strategies for evolving technologies
Working groups within organizations (INCCA, AIC-EMG) focus on creating and updating best practice documents
Dissemination Methods
Peer-reviewed journals (Leonardo , Journal of Cultural Heritage ) publish research findings and case studies
Webinars and online workshops (offered by organizations like DPC) provide accessible training on best practices
Conference presentations at events (International Conference on Digital Preservation ) share latest developments
Online repositories (CoOL - Conservation OnLine ) host conservation documentation and strategies
Social media platforms (Twitter , LinkedIn groups ) facilitate rapid sharing of updates and resources in the field
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
Collaborative Projects and Initiatives
Multi-institutional efforts address preservation of obsolete technologies (e.g., "Preserving Virtual Worlds " project)
Interactive digital installation preservation projects (ZKM's "digital art conservation" project) unite conservators globally
Open-source software development (Rhizome's Webrecorder tool ) enhances collective resources for digital preservation
Hardware emulation initiatives (EaaSI - Emulation as a Service Infrastructure ) preserve functionality of obsolete systems
Cross-disciplinary collaborations with computer scientists improve technical aspects of preservation (e.g., bit-level preservation techniques)
Wikis (e.g., "Digital Preservation Wiki ") serve as collaborative knowledge bases for the community
Shared databases (INCCA Database for Artists' Archives ) centralize information on artist interviews and documentation
Online workspaces (Slack channels , Microsoft Teams ) facilitate real-time collaboration among professionals
Mentorship programs (AIC Emerging Conservation Professionals Network ) connect experienced and new professionals
Internships at leading institutions (Tate , MoMA ) provide hands-on training in digital art preservation techniques
Impact of Networking on Digital Art Preservation
Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment
Track number of collaborative projects initiated through professional networks (e.g., 15% increase in multi-institutional projects over 5 years)
Measure adoption rates of shared best practices across institutions (e.g., 70% of surveyed museums implemented DOCAM model)
Analyze depth of knowledge exchange through surveys and interviews with network participants
Evaluate development of new preservation methodologies resulting from networked efforts (e.g., creation of time-based media conservation roles)
Assess resolution of complex preservation challenges through case studies of collaborative projects
Long-term Effects and Innovation
Monitor changes in institutional practices and funding allocation for digital art preservation initiatives
Track professional career trajectories to understand networking's impact on field advancement
Evaluate development and implementation of new preservation tools (e.g., adoption of Webrecorder for web-based art preservation)
Assess adaptation to evolving technologies through case studies of preserved artworks using innovative techniques
Analyze policy changes at national and international levels influenced by professional networking advocacy efforts