The Impact of Digital Technologies on Contemporary Curatorial Practice

Heeae Kim
Art Market Studies

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Title
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Contemporary Curatorial Practice
Contributor Names
Kim, Heeae (Author)
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Art Market Studies (Degree granting institution)
Melton, Paul (Thesis advisor)
Degen, Natasha (Thesis advisor)
Date
2024
Degree Information
M.A. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York 2024
Department: Art Market Studies
Advisors: Paul Melton; Natasha Degen
Abstract
This paper examines the transformative influence of digital technologies on contemporary curatorial practices by exploring their integration across key domains of museum operations. Chapter I traces the historical evolution of museums alongside technological advancements, offering a foundation for understanding the shift from traditional preservation methods to dynamic, audience-centered approaches. Chapter II focuses on Augmented Reality (AR), investigating its capacity to overlay digital content onto physical exhibitions, thereby enhancing storytelling and fostering interactive learning. Chapter III delves into Virtual Reality (VR), highlighting its ability to create immersive and boundaryless exhibitions, Chapter IV explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for curatorial analysis, thematic development, and visitor engagement, while addressing ethical and practical challenges, such as diminished curatorial visibility in AI-driven projects. Through case studies and critical analysis, this thesis evaluates how AR, VR, and AI not only enrich exhibition design and accessibility but also reshape the roles of museums and curators. By addressing these dynamics, this study underscores the balance required between technological innovation and curatorial expertise to ensure museums remain inclusive, culturally significant spaces in a digital age.
Subject
Art--History
Museum studies
Curatorship
Keyword
Curatorial practices
Museums
Augmented reality
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Identifier
FIT Repository ID: etd_001024
URN/ISBN: 9798304968577
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 86-08.
Type
Text
Thesis
Language
English
Publisher
Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,

Citation

Kim, H. (2024). The Impact of Digital Technologies on Contemporary Curatorial Practice [Master's thesis, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York]. FIT Institutional Repository. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/600038
Kim, Heeae. The Impact of Digital Technologies on Contemporary Curatorial Practice. 2024. Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, Master's thesis. FIT Digital Repository, https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/600038
Kim, Heeae. "The Impact of Digital Technologies on Contemporary Curatorial Practice." Master's thesis, Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, 2024. https://institutionalrepository.fitnyc.edu/item/600038