An exploration of the interaction between art and modern technologies, demonstrating how artists have reacted to the newest developments. Projects from the 1960s to the present day give an overview of the use of laser, holographic, video and computer technology in contemporary art. Contents Jenny Holzer, virtual reality : an emerging medium / Kevin Teixeira -- Jenny Holzer, multidisciplinary dweeb : an interview / Burr Snyder -- Walter van der Cruijsen, the new role of the artist as public figure : an interview ; Peter Weibel, ars electronica : an interview / Johan Pijnappel -- The fantasy beyond control / Lynn Hershman -- Spatial locations / Herman Maat and Ron Miltenburg -- Bar Code Hotel / Perry Hoberman -- Artlab and further / Yukiko Shikata -- Kodai Nakahara : animate home electronics / Noi Sawaragi -- Mission invisible's allegory of art and machine vision / Dana Friis-Hansen --Ulrike Gabriel : perceptual arena / Abe and Shikata -- The future form of visual art / Toshiharu Ito -- Jeffrey Shaw, the Centre for Art and Media : an interview ; Paul Sermon, telematic presence : an interview ; Toshio Iwai, from the flip-book to the museum in the air : an interview / Johan Pijnappel