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LI-MA proudly presents the 10th edition of Transformation Digital Art, the annual international symposium dedicated to the preservation of digital art. On 26 and 27 March 2026, we will bring together artists, curators, researchers, conservators, programmers and institutions from around the world. Together, we will explore how we can continue to exchange knowledge, test ideas, and imagine new and relevant models for care and conservation of digital art.

This anniversary edition centres on Networks, exploring the structures that shape our digital society and the ways in which digital art both inhabits and critiques them. From online platforms to social infrastructures, from interconnected collections to networks of care, the symposium examines how artists, museums, and communities navigate – and challenge – today’s networked society.

A Unique Meeting Place

Transformation Digital Art reflects LI-MA’s mission to safeguard, activate, and innovate digital art and how to care for it. Over the past decade, the symposium has established itself as a globally unique hub, connecting artists, museums, universities, and independent practitioners. With its 10th edition, LI-MA reaffirms the urgency of collective responsibility: caring for digital art not only as heritage but also as a living, evolving practice.

“In today's world, the need for collaborative action for change is greater than ever. At LI-MA, sharing infrastructure and knowledge is in our DNA. Operating as a community means working from a networked approach. I am happy the symposium highlights new networks and forms of collaborations. – Gaby Wijers, Director, LI-MA

Looking ahead, LI-MA seeks to expand this network further – welcoming a new generation of conservators, artists, and autodidacts, and strengthening ties with academies and universities worldwide. Perspectives from beyond Europe and cross-disciplinary exchange will remain central to this evolution.

A digital device with a row of red and black buttons and a screen with technical symbols and measurements.
Jonas Lund, Network Maintenance, 2025. PLA, custom hardware, software, 25x25x5cm. Photo courtesy of LI-MA.

Programme

The 2026 programme will be centred around four core lines of inquiry: 

  • Curating & Preservation
  • Archiving & Preservation
  • Modeling & Connecting
  • New Approaches

Workshops with students and hands-on sessions led by artists will further enhance the symposium’s learning dimension. More information about the programme will be announced soon.

Tickets & Registration

Early bird pass-partout tickets, granting access to both symposium days, are available now for one month only. Day tickets, student tickets, and workshop registrations will follow.

This event is made possible with the support of Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (AFK).

 

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