You don’t need specialist equipment and a huge studio to create great art. Sure, it helps, but art comes from the artist, not the tools. However, as technology becomes more advanced, it is bound to change the way art is made.
Enhanced tools
One of the most profound changes that technology has made to the art world is the introduction of new tools. Now, artists can ‘paint’ on an iPad just as well as they can paint on canvas. Some artists might disagree with that statement, but others have embraced this new medium. On a basic level, the introduction of new tools just expands the ways that art can be created and displayed.
Accessibility
Before the internet, if you wanted to see the most famous works of art, you had two choices – visit a library and pick up an art book or go and see the art in a museum. Now, you can get an image of pretty much any piece of art in the world immediately. You don’t need to travel, you don’t need a subscription, you just need a smartphone. That means artists can find inspiration easily. Like online casinos have made gambling more accessible, technology is making art more accessible.
Online portfolios
Becoming a professional artist isn’t easy. But with the advent of online portfolios, it’s much easier than ever before. You don’t need rich backers and you don’t need an exhibition. You can upload your art onto an online portfolio and start searching for work straight away.
Art education
Technology has made education more accessible. The internet is an unrivaled resource to learn about the world of art. Plus, students can study online from anywhere in the world. This means that more people have access to education about the fundamentals of art, art history, and much more. That should mean more artists, which can only be a good thing for the world of art.
Use of robots and lasers
Robotics and laser technology are becoming a large part of the art world. From robotic art to laser shows, this new medium is an exciting place to create art. Sure, it might not fly with the art purists, but it’s only going to get more popular. The interesting thing about robots and lasers is that they can facilitate moving art (art that moves). This brings life to an artwork, which is something that artists have been attempting to do for hundreds of years.
Augmented and virtual reality
The world’s leading contemporary artists are using augmented and virtual reality in their artwork. That means mixing their creative vision with new technologies that allow people to interact with art. Virtual reality offers total immersion in an art piece, whereas augmented reality adds to what is already there. The common factor is that they offer people a new way to experience art.
Audience-driven creation
The internet has made the world a more connected place. For artists, that means they have a direct connection to their audience through social media. This has opened up a world of audience-driven art.
