Montréal, digital city

The first edition of Printemps numérique undoubtedly places digital art comfortably in the spotlight this spring. But

this emerging

art form is far from being in its infancy here in Montréal. A brief overview. The birth of a new art form The rise of digital technology has certainly transformed many things within the artistic sphere. Whether through the dematerialization of media, more direct relationships between creators and audiences, or new tools for production and dissemination, digital technology has profoundly changed ways of

creating. In

Montréal, this transformation has taken root in a fertile ecosystem where artists, researchers, designers and cultural organizations work together. Digital art borrows from many disciplines: visual arts, music, performance, design, architecture, video games, science and engineering. It allows for immersive, interactive and participatory experiences that renew the relationship between the work and the public. Montréal has become an important centre for these practices thanks to the vitality of its

creators and institutions. Festivals, laboratories, production centres and universities have helped build a strong community recognized internationally. Printemps numérique

gives this community a shared showcase and invites the public to discover the diversity of projects that make Montréal a digital city. By

bringing

these initiatives together,the event highlights both the history and the futureof digital creativity inthe metropolis.