The second instalment of our two-part conversation with Lumen Studios.

In this episode of Reimagine Ownership, we continue our conversation with Gillian Varney, CEO of Lumen Prize and Lumen Studios, and Jack Addis, Director of Lumen Studios, diving deeper into Lumen's impact on digital art and its future vision.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Lumen's rigorous judging process and international selection committee

- The growth from 700 to nearly 2,000 applicants in recent years

- Innovative artist works that challenge traditional digital art concepts

- Lumen Studios' global exhibitions and institutional collaborations

- Community engagement initiatives and the concept of "third spaces"

- The future vision of digital art in everyday spaces

Notable Quotes:

"To become a finalist was to be in the top 4 percent of all applications." - Gillian Varney

"I'm trying to really engage audiences with art through technology where they feel they can maybe have a hand in that and kind of understand something and learn something at the same time." - Jack Addis

Key Takeaways:

- Lumen's judging process involves multiple expert reviewers and a strict conflict of interest policy

- Award-winning works go beyond traditional digital art, including haptic technology and AI-driven sound-based imagery

- Lumen Studios has conducted over 70 commissions and exhibitions worldwide

There's a growing focus on making digital art accessible in community spaces and "third spaces"

Guest Bios: Gillian Varney is CEO of Lumen Prize and Lumen Studios. With a background in fine art storage, logistics, and art curation, Gillian brings a unique perspective on the intersection of traditional and digital art worlds.

Jack Addis is Director of Lumen Studios. With a background in digital art since age 18 and experience as an art technician, Jack has been instrumental in building Lumen's presence since 2015.

Connect with Lumen:

Lumen Prize Categories 2025 (Going live on January 31st, 2025): https://www.lumenprize.com/categories

Lumen Prize Website: https://www.lumenprize.com

Lumen Prize Twitter: https://x.com/lumenprize

Artists Mentioned:

Christian Kohl - Digital Art

Operator - Generative Art Award 2023

Keiken - Haptic Womb

Diego Trujillo Pisante - Lights AI Trained to Sounds of Mexico City

NonoTak - Eclipse Exhibition

Phaidon - Book Publishers

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