The Politics of Connectivity: Between Celebratory and Critical Approaches

This paper discusses the role of connectivity in networked artworks and performances, and attempts a critical approach towards the condition of connectivity. As a starting point, three artworks will be discussed as the main case studies: the online project Xenakis Networked Performance Marathon 2022...

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Main Author: Dana Papachristou
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Language:Bosnian
Published: INSAM Institute for Contemporary Artistic Music 2023-07-01
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Online Access:https://insamjournal.com/index.php/ij/article/view/81
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description This paper discusses the role of connectivity in networked artworks and performances, and attempts a critical approach towards the condition of connectivity. As a starting point, three artworks will be discussed as the main case studies: the online project Xenakis Networked Performance Marathon 2022; 2023Eleusis Mystery 91_Magnetic Dance in Elefsina European Capital of Culture, and; Spaces of Reflection offline PirateBox network in the 10th Berlin Biennale. Among the theoretical tools used here Deleuze and Guattari’s aesthetic theories can be traced, as well as more contemporary reflections on networks and the omnipotence of connectivity today. Furthermore, the role of institutions, funding operators and corporations will be examined in regard to their agency and intentions.
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spelling doaj-art-d06de65c3dae45b0aa8f9160b37799492025-08-20T03:13:42ZbosINSAM Institute for Contemporary Artistic MusicINSAM2637-18982023-07-0110109123https://doi.org/10.51191/issn.2637-1898.2023.6.10.109The Politics of Connectivity: Between Celebratory and Critical ApproachesDana Papachristou0Department of Culture, Creative Media and Industries, University of Thessaly, Volos, GreeceThis paper discusses the role of connectivity in networked artworks and performances, and attempts a critical approach towards the condition of connectivity. As a starting point, three artworks will be discussed as the main case studies: the online project Xenakis Networked Performance Marathon 2022; 2023Eleusis Mystery 91_Magnetic Dance in Elefsina European Capital of Culture, and; Spaces of Reflection offline PirateBox network in the 10th Berlin Biennale. Among the theoretical tools used here Deleuze and Guattari’s aesthetic theories can be traced, as well as more contemporary reflections on networks and the omnipotence of connectivity today. Furthermore, the role of institutions, funding operators and corporations will be examined in regard to their agency and intentions.https://insamjournal.com/index.php/ij/article/view/81performancelive codingconnectivitynetworktelematicgeo-locationoffline
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title The Politics of Connectivity: Between Celebratory and Critical Approaches
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