13The new analogue
Media archaeology as creative practice in 21st-century audiovisual art
Introduction: retro culture and media
The work discussed in this chapter is part of a trend towards retrospection, where cultural artifacts and aesthetics from previous eras are resurrected and repurposed. This phenomenon can be seen throughout history and is arguably part of human nature. However, this chapter argues that it has been accelerated by (broadcast, recorded, live) media, here discussed particularly with respect to contemporary audiovisual practice.
It positions this as the second part of a cultural revolution brought about by the rise of mass media. The first, associated with the normalization of television as a cultural force ...
