
Glitch Art in Theory and Practice
Glitch Art in Theory and PracticeCritical Failures and Post-Digital AestheticsBy Michael Betancourt 140 Pages Glitch Art in Theory and Practice: Critical Failures and Post-Digital Aesthetics explores the concept of "glitch" alongside contemporary digital political economy to develop a general theory of critical media using glitch as a case study and model, focusing specifically on examples of digital art and aesthetics. While prior literature on glitch practice in visual arts has been divided between historical discussions and social-political analyses, this work provides a rigorous, contemporary theoretical foundation and framework.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Origins of 'Glitch' in The Stoppage2. The Heritage of Materialist Media3. Digital Misfunction and Materialist Approaches4. Critical Engagements with FailureConclusion: ProspectsGlossaryBiographyMichael Betancourt is a theorist, historian, and artist concerned with digital technology and capitalist ideology. He is the author