artsinteraktioner

Artsinteraktioner is a field within contemporary art and art theory that studies and practices the engagement of audiences with artworks through interaction. Works categorized as artsinteraktioner treat participation as an essential part of the artwork’s meaning rather than a supplementary experience. They often rely on real-time feedback, adaptive systems, or social processes that unfold through the audience's actions, choices, and collaborations. Technologies such as sensors, computation, mobile devices, and networked media are commonly used, but the core idea is interaction that changes the work and its context.

Historically, artsinteraktioner grew from experimental performances and interactive installations in the late 20th century, and from the emergence of relational aesthetics, human-computer interaction, and media art. In practice, artists invite viewers to influence form, narrative, or outcome, and sometimes to contribute content or data. This shifts authorship toward co-creation and emphasizes process over fixed objects.

Common forms include participatory installations, performative pieces, and networked or ubiquitous installations where the boundary between audience and artwork is permeable. The social and ethical dimensions are central: considerations include consent, accessibility, privacy, and the sustainability of shared authorship.

Evaluation tends to focus on experiential quality, inclusivity, and the artwork’s capacity to foster dialogue or reflection rather than traditional criteria of object-centered aesthetics. As a field, artsinteraktioner intersects with design, interaction design, and social practice, offering methods to study and practice art through collaborative engagement.