About
About Raster Room
Who this site is for, what it covers and what it is not.
An independent information site
Raster Room is an independent information site about new media art and experimental moving-image work. It explains terms, outlines the history of video art, net art and experimental film, looks at data art and information design, and gives practical notes on seeing and collecting media art.
What this site is not
This site is not run by or affiliated with any artist, museum, gallery, festival, archive or company mentioned in the text. Names of institutions and works appear only to explain the subject. It does not sell artworks, offer valuations or give legal or financial advice.
How the guides are written
The guides stick to well established facts and avoid precise claims that we cannot verify. Where histories disagree, we say so. Programmes, holdings and dates change, so always check the official pages of the institutions named. If you notice an error, treat the institution's own site as the authority.
Who the guides are for
Visitors who want to understand a work before they see it, students starting out in art history or media studies, and new collectors who want to know what they are buying. Start from the main guide and follow the links.