Lev Manovich proposes 'Seven Worlds of Digital Art', a sociology-based new taxonomy
matdryhurst · x · 2026-09-12
Media theorist Lev Manovich proposes categorizing digital art into 'seven worlds' based on Howard Becker's Art Worlds and cultural sociology, rather than by tools or formats. Drawing on 40+ years as a digital artist, he argues each world—online print sellers, museum artists, media-art installation makers—has its own audiences, evaluation criteria, and support structures.
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