Critical aspects of video art conservation politics

Video art conservation faces several challenges, including format obsolescence. In the current context of evolving technologies and the quick obsolescence of older video formats and playback equipments, ongoing updates and transfers are required to ensure the accessibility to the works.

The meeting is around topics such as a proper documentation methodologies, metadata storage, ethical considerations, the role of the different agents, and further strategies to preserving an artwork's integrity for future generations. Moreover, the conservation and restoration of New Media Art proposes new challenges around longevity and restoration strategies. How can we mitigate the risks?