Technologies of 4IR for Art Creation and for Art and Culture Preservation and Dissemination in Museum Practice

The lecture "Technologies of 4IR for Art Creation and for Art and Culture Preservation and Dissemination in Museum Practice" explores the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on museum practices, focusing on art creation, preservation, and dissemination. It examines how digital technologies such as AI, VR, AR, and holography transform artistic production and cultural heritage management. A key case study is the holographic image of Cameroon’s Sultan at the National Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw, illustrating how holography enhances museum engagement through immersion and interactivity. The lecture also discusses challenges in preserving digital cultural heritage, such as format obsolescence and maintaining authenticity. While holography and immersive technologies expand access to museum collections, they also raise concerns about reducing the value of physical exhibitions. The lecture advocates for a balanced critique of 4IR technologies, emphasizing their potential benefits and limitations in shaping future museum experiences.