Petra Cortright | Agency for Cultural Affairs JAPAN
By Miki Kleinstein
In 2007, contemporary artist Petra Cortright posted on YouTube in a column by Mr. Koishimiki, "Interview with Dragan Espencido of New York 'Rhizome' Internet Art Conservation Activities (Part 2)", which attracted attention. The video "VVEBCAM" became a hot topic. "VVEBCAM" is still a suggestive and important work when considering the preservation of Internet art. So she interviewed Cortright, an up-and-coming artist who creates her work and receives endless offers from museums and galleries around the world. In her first part, we will hear about her personal aspects, such as how she became an artist, her activities so far, and her experiences in Japan.