"Preserving Variable Media"

"Preserving Variable Media" refers to the ongoing effort to maintain and protect art and cultural objects created with materials or technologies that change over time, such as digital files, video, or electronic installations. Unlike traditional art, these works depend on specific conditions or devices that may become obsolete or degrade. Preservation involves careful documentation, adapting to new technologies, and creating strategies to ensure that future generations can access and experience these works as originally intended. It’s about safeguarding dynamic or non-traditional art forms that are more vulnerable to the effects of time and technological change.