Media art installations can exist in a multiplicity of forms,
from a two-channel video projection to a large-scale environment
that incorporates digital media, sculptural objects, interactive
computer devices, and ephemeral materials. These variable and
complex conditions can pose challenges even for the most
seasoned exhibitor. Evolving technologies and the range of
artistic practices incorporated in media installations require
exhibitors to look at each work's requirements on a case-by-case
basis. However, certain questions specific to the conditions and
attributes of media-based installations are useful to clarify.
What is a multi-channel installation? What is a synchronizer?
What equipment is provided with an installation? The following
questions provide a starting point for understanding the basics
of exhibiting media art installations. The Single-channel Video
and Computer-based Art sections of this Guide also feature
information relevant to exhibiting media art installations. What
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