Resumen de Seeking a code of ethics for the preservation of digital-contemporary artworks
In recent years, the use of digital means has seen rapid progress in many different art applications, including contemporary heritage preservation. The main problem is that once the digital artwork has been created, no one can decide for certain the best way to preserve it according to a Professional Code of Ethics. In most cases of interactive environments, it is necessary to respect the statement of the artist concerning the exhibition scheme, copyright, the tech rider of his or her installation and the authorised conservation staff:
a) As the ‘preservation team’ for the preservation and updating of any digital archive or b) The ‘restoration team’, who are authorised to respond to documentation or any deterioration problems. In this instance, we are going to refer to the case studies of The Treachery of Sanctuary by Chris Milk, and Bego M. Santiago’s Little Boxes installation, both of which were exhibited at the Digital Revolution exhibition and the 2016 Athens Digital Arts Festival.
