This episode of our Museums and Chill podcast features a compelling conversation with multimedia artist Alfredo Salazar-Caro continues the two part special episodes inspired by the Worldbuilding, Art & Technology in a Climate Changed World event, hosted at the Serpentine Gallery, an ICOM Institutional Member, in London.

Alfredo’s work spanning virtual reality, sculpture, and digital media—delves into cultural identity, memory, and storytelling, offering museums new ways to connect with diverse audiences. In this interview, Alfredo shares his perspective on how museums can embrace technology and innovation to address the challenges of our rapidly changing world.

This conversation is particularly relevant as we prepare for the ICOM General Conference in Dubai, where the themes of Intangible Heritage, Youth Power, and New Technologies will take center stage.

Note: This episode was recorded live, so you may notice some background noise

THIS EPISODE’S HOST

Anapaula García Soto is Communications Coordinator at the International Council of Museums. Before joining ICOM, Anapaula worked on different communication projects. She holds a B.A. on Communication and Digital Media from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and a Masters in Creative Project Management, Culture and Design from the Rennes School of Business and the École européenne supérieure d’art de Bretagne.

THIS EPISODE’S GUESTS

Alfredo Salazar-Caro is a multimedia artist, curator, and creative technologist whose work explores the intersections of identity, memory, and digital storytelling. Using virtual reality, sculpture, video, and immersive installations, his projects push the boundaries of contemporary art and challenge traditional narratives within museums and cultural spaces.

As the co-founder of DiMoDA (Digital Museum of Digital Art), Alfredo has pioneered new ways of exhibiting digital and virtual artworks, creating platforms that expand access to art beyond physical spaces. His work has been showcased internationally at institutions such as the Tribeca Film Festival, the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami.

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