Day 1, Group 6

The study of electronic instruments and devices designed and used by 20th century artists is in its infancy. The goal of the Artist Instrumentation Database Project was to create a prototype database template for describing these devices, thus encouraging their documentation. The accessibility of descriptive databases will enable study of the devices and related forms of artistic practice, and will hopefully lead to their preservation...

... In addition, those working to conserve technology-based installation art have been challenged to describe devices used in these works; detailed description is essential to conservation efforts. The template provides a structure for documentation of the acquisition, use, operation and maintenance of the machines, with linkages to related technical texts, video or audiotapes, or exhibition history. The project was undertaken through a Researcher in Residence grant from the Daniel Langlois Foundation for Art, Science and Technology.

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Description of the project