An interactive platform that charts the landscape of new media institutions worldwide, building upon nearly two decades of collaborative documentation in this field. Categorized into Academic, Space, Event, and Other, this project serves as a navigational tool for students and professionals seeking to explore potential future engagements in the field of emerging media.
The map is available here, check out new media places around the world!
A panoramic view of the map
Historical Context
This project continues the pioneering work begun in 2004 by Michael Naimark and Mark Tribe with their ArtAndTechPgms wiki - "A Wiki Directory of Academic Art and Technology Programs." That original directory was created as "a living resource for prospective students, faculty, and others" and documented the emerging landscape of academic programs spanning Art and Science, Computer Art, Digital Art, Interactive Art, Media Art, New Media Art, and Technology-based Art.
ArtAndTechPgms wiki, snapshot from 2006
Nearly two decades later, as the field has evolved and expanded globally, this interactive map project was commissioned by Michael Naimark and Anna Greenspan in 2021 to modernize and extend that original vision. Where the 2004 wiki focused primarily on academic programs, this contemporary iteration broadens the scope to include spaces, events, and other institutions that comprise today's diverse new media ecosystem.
Explore the Map
Contribute a Missing Institution
The map is a collaborative effort, inviting contributions from users to expand its database. By utilizing the geocoder feature, users can suggest new locations and provide additional information, enriching the resource for the entire community.
Example: Adding Carnegie Mellon using geocoder search
Submissions are reviewed by administrators and added to the map upon approval. For urgent additions, contributors are encouraged to contact me.
Highlighted Institutions
School for Poetic Computation, NY
Chronus Art Center, Shanghai
NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE
CityU of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Medialab-Prado, MadridData Source
The data for this map is sourced from an online spreadsheet hosted on Airtable.
Acknowledgements
This project owes its depth to the dedicated efforts of collaborators and data collectors, including Michael Naimark and Anna Greenspan from NYU Shanghai, whose contributions have been invaluable in mapping the evolving terrain of new media institutions.
