Remixing Classic Art through the Apple interface

As technology becomes a more permanent fixture in the lives of younger generations, it is interesting and very intriguing to see that technology has the power to make old things seem new again.

A French artist, Leo Caillard, has made paintings featured in the Louvre, some of which are centuries old, new again by introducing the interface Apple uses on its products. People who view Caillard's exhibit are able to flick through the paintings as if they were flicking though images on a cell phone or iPod.

This article is featured in Wired magazine. You can access the entire article here.

I find this particularly interesting because Wired has developed an application for the iPad that brings its print version of the magazine to life. Instead of just writing about topics, Wired adds vitality to its topics by integrating how-to videos, drop-down menus, links to musical acts and other interactive forums.

To find more information about and to access the iPad application, click here.

With Caillard's exhibit making traditionally "high-class" material available to a user interface that the middle-class is more receptive to, the importance of remix culture is highlighted in today's society. Something old is transformed into something new and in turn is available to a different group of people.

Although I had read Wired magazine previous to downloading the application, I am now a much more avid reader and seem to have a higher degree of engagement with the readings since I can now interact with them.

Remix Culture can be used in many different ways to unveil old ideas, images, music, etc. in a way that inspires and engrosses new audiences, either for entertaining or serious purposes.