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Research group
Network Cultures
Examining network cultures
The Network Cultures research group investigates online video, social media, search engines, memes, and business models in the arts and creative industries. A key focus is establishing sustainable research networks. A detailed overview of our projects can be found on the website networkcultures.org.
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What we are working on
The Impact of Virals and Memes on Society
The practice, debate, and ethics surrounding virals in our society are central to the research Viral Image Culture: from critical meme theory to the analysis of TikTok and Instagram counter-strategies, aimed at mitigating reputational damage, for example.
Exploring the Future of Hybrid Culture
Going Hybrid is an applied research program on the future of hybrid culture. How can Covid-inspired innovations in digital cultural programming be transformed into sustainable models for high-quality, participatory livecasting?
Earning Models for Artists in Crisis
How should artists make a living in times of permacrisis—a period of accumulating crises across multiple domains? And how does this impact, for instance, the curriculum of art academies and exhibitions in museums?
Meet
The expert of Network Cultures.
Geert Lovink
Professor Network Cultures – Expert digital culture, media theory, social media and online platforms
Geert Lovink is a media theorist and professor at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Through the Institute of Network Cultures, he investigates digital culture, social media platforms, and artistic economies in the creative industries.
