Linguistic Diversity in Opera via Technology: A Case Study of Opera Australia

Linguistic Diversity in Opera via Technology: A Case Study of Opera Australia

Opera Australia attempts to make opera “for all” while maintaining the linguistic diversity of presenting opera in their original languages. To enhance the connection of audiences to the work, Opera Australia uses digitization and other technologies to create a holistic storytelling mechanism. This case demonstrates that (1) language and linguistic identity can advance and strengthen artistic storytelling and (2) audiences want to see linguistically diverse and accessible stories. 

Public Art in Smart Cities: Community Connections

Public Art in Smart Cities: Community Connections

In the context of a smart city, the goal is not simply to install digital interfaces in traditional infrastructure or streamline city operations, but rather to use technology and data in a purposeful manner to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance the overall quality of life. Public art has the potential to connect people to their city and to each other; as well as connect them to the experience of the art itself.

Equity Via Art and Technology: A Case Study of Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening”

Equity Via Art and Technology: A Case Study of Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening”

This case study examines Deaf West Theater. Through weaving “American Sign Language (ASL) with spoken English to create a seamless ballet of movement and voice.”, Deaf West teaches through practice that (1) Language and linguistic identity can indeed advance and strengthen storytelling and (2) Audiences want to see linguistically diverse and accessible stories.

In the News: December 2022

In the News: December 2022

2022 was a year of major changes in the world of tech in the arts. To close out the year with the AMT Lab December news recap, we compiled stories based on the top themes of 2022. Some major headlines involved AI ownership ethics, social media controversies, crypto crashes, and the future of NFTs.

2022 Top 10 Articles

2022 Top 10 Articles

Every year we review our analytics to highlight what you, our readers, have found the most compelling. In 12 short months, we have witnessed waves of new technology erupt onto the marketplace, like OpenAI’s Dall-e, and others tumble into chaos, most notably cryptocurrency. The top 10 show how YOU have followed the change.

Essential Benefits of Arts Education for Students

Essential Benefits of Arts Education for Students

Secondary school arts education is undeniably a consequential and vital experience for students to grow personally, socially, and intellectually. It benefits students inside and outside of the classroom in numerous ways. This article examines the various core standards for arts education and how they impact student development.

Digital Stewardship is the Future for Contemporary Art Museums

Digital Stewardship is the Future for Contemporary Art Museums

While contemporary art museums often focus on re-creating the physical experience of the museum online, there is a wealth of unexplored opportunities for creative digital engagement with art that is largely unexamined.

In the News: November 2022

In the News: November 2022

Each passing month of 2022 seems to give us no shortage of controversial tech-related news that has implications for the nonprofit arts sector. The following stories exhibit the ways in which large companies in the tech sector overstepped their roles and abused their power.

The Need for Art in the Smart City

The Need for Art in the Smart City

How and within which frameworks are artists part of the future city? Is art a critical element in the relationship between future cities and future citizens? Municipal leaders are realizing that smart city strategies start with people, not technology.