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 spacesNotable 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 AddisKey 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 worldwideThere'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/categoriesLumen Prize Website: https://www.lumenprize.comLumen Prize Twitter: https://x.com/lumenprizeArtists Mentioned:Christian Kohl - Digital ArtOperator - Generative Art Award 2023Keiken - Haptic WombDiego Trujillo Pisante - Lights AI Trained to Sounds of Mexico CityNonoTak - Eclipse ExhibitionPhaidon - Book PublishersConnect With Us: X: https://t.me/hellometaversal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metaversal/?viewAsMember=true Website: https://www.metaversal.gg

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