Digital age: digitally assisted culture

Abstract

This essay seeks to reflect on the effects of digital age or digitality in the culture and the system’s of art. To do so, we will first seek to parody what is known as computer aided design (CAD) systems. In its early days, computer effects have definitely affected the fields of engineering, architecture, statistics, and design, which, from this first period, are altered in their modes of design and production. Nowadays, digitally assisted culture is the phenomenon where all socio-cultural and artistic processes, in one way or another, are affected by digital technologies. Access modes, choose materials, structural calculations for large contemporary art shows, and network dissemination, among others. In this sense, cybernetic and digital systems pervade our daily routine, eliminating any possibility of existence apart from them. In this reflection is questioned the possibility of a “digital age” landmark that ultimately changes the directions of culture and art, both in the reflections, and in the practices. Thus, concepts like the system are proposed not only as symbolic systems, but as a property derived from cybernetic theory that interferes with feedback processes in the field of art and culture. Models for spectator behavior, emergence of styles and modes of production in contemporary art that follow the demands of art markets. Shows designed for specific spaces, meeting the demands of audiences and sponsors. Digital cyber systems become part of the way art exists as a system that is increasingly adapting to cyber-digital culture.