The Many Worlds of Art, Science and the New Technologies

We are in a period of radical transformation resulting from the revolutionary changes in scientific perception in our century. One of the most important transformations has to do with the role of communication in the definition of matter and reality. As a reaction to their changing environment, many contemporary artists are using the newly available tools of three of today’s most important technologies—video, computers and communications technology—in their search for new forms of creative expression, video art has evolved from artists’ use of the tools of television for their own creative ends. Computers offer unlimited possibilities for image generation and the manipulation of vast quantities of information in the creative process. Communication technology allows interactivity in both these fields as well as the creation of new work spaces that eliminate distances between collaborators.