time based art

Time based art :

What is time based art?

Time based art means different works of art that rely on technology and that have the duration to last as a piece of art.

Tates collection of time based art began early in the 1970s and is still being created to this day. It could be made by video, film, audio, and computer based technologies and focuses mainly on artist's installations.

What defines time based art?

It is any piece of art that includes the manipulation of time as an essential element and often involves movement or sound.

How do you conserve time based art?

Time based art work differs from other works in collection as they are dependant on technology and the significance of the less tangible elements of these works.
Time based art conservator is required to be proactive and pre emptive to make sure that the works are preserved into the future.