Networked Narrative Environments

Networked Narrative Environments as imaginary spaces of being; edited by Andrea Zapp.
"Via various forms of audio-visual communications, from chat protocols and online theatre to immersive telepresence, artists are using a wide range of technologies to explore the digital network as a narrative space. Human presence is increasingly subject to a constant flow of online contributions, material, and data. How does this reposition our collective understanding of the physical and the virtual, the real and the imaginary? Leading artists, writers and curators examine specific examples of public installations and dramatic spaces that are linked to the internet with the aim to integrate the viewer into the artwork. Key artistic projects and initiatives reflect sophisticated and complex new models of audience participation, real-time experience, and production of content."