An incredible acceleration in the use of digital technologies within the arts has not only enabled access but also created explosive possibilities as a medium in itself. From online viewing rooms to R&D, the applications of technology in the arts are wide-ranging and increasingly influential. In this special edition of the programme Candida Gertler of The Vov and Serpentine Galleries’ Kay Watson discuss the impact of digital technologies in the arts and how these advances have helped artists and institutions respond in today’s changing environment.