Christiane Paul: A noted curator and professor at The New School, Paul has written extensively about digital art and its preservation. Her insights provide a framework for understanding the evolving nature of digital art and its implications for long-term curation.
Dragan Espenschied: As a digital culture conservator at Rhizome, Espenschied is deeply involved in the preservation of digital art and internet art. He has been a vocal advocate for adapting traditional art preservation techniques for the digital realm.
Annet Dekker: A curator and researcher, Dekker’s work primarily revolves around the preservation and presentation of digital art. She addresses the challenges in archiving digital and net art, and the need for evolving methodologies.
Ben Fino-Radin: As a digital conservator at MoMA, Fino-Radin has been instrumental in establishing best practices for the preservation of digital art. He has emphasized the importance of not just preserving the final piece but also the creative process behind digital artworks.
Caitlin Jones: As the Executive Director of the Western Front Society, Jones’s work revolves around both the curation and conservation of media art. Her research and insights delve deep into the challenges faced in preserving art in the digital age.
Lauren Cornell: Curator and Associate Director of Technology Initiatives at the New Museum, Cornell has been a proponent for understanding the dynamic nature of digital art and the importance of collaborative efforts in its preservation.
Ricky Punzalan: An assistant professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Information, Punzalan’s research includes understanding the preservation of digital heritage. He often speaks about the ethical and technical challenges surrounding digital art archives.
Denes Nagy: The co-founder of Art Preservation Index, Nagy works at the intersection of technology, art, and preservation. His endeavor aims to establish standards for the conservation of digital artworks.
Glenn Wharton: As a conservator and researcher, Wharton has tackled both traditional and digital art preservation. His experience in both realms provides a holistic approach to the preservation challenges of digital art.
Liz Neely: Currently the Director of Digital Information and Access at the American Alliance of Museums, Neely’s expertise lies in the digital strategies for art institutions, including ways to effectively preserve and present digital art.
