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An emerging picture: some recent UK digital visual arts initiatives

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Martin Flynn
Martin Flynn*
Affiliation:
Word & Image Department, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, UK
*
Email: m.flynn@vam.ac.uk
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Abstract

Is the development of UK digital visual arts initiatives driven by professional ideology more than user need? Is the vast treasure trove of images and metadata being produced still difficult to identify and locate? A brief overview of a selected range of recent key initiatives finds a mixed picture. Content is still mainly accessible to users with an informed expectation of its existence, and the full potential of the internet has not been fully absorbed by the providers. However, there are optimistic signs of improving visibility and access.

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Research Article
Information
Art Libraries Journal , Volume 34 , Issue 1 , 2009 , pp. 22 - 26
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2009

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