How a Global Pandemic has Changed the Relationship Between Technology and Visual Arts Organizations

The coronavirus pandemic instituted a new normal into that world. This shock to the system changed the way people interact with museums and galleries. This thesis will focus how the pandemic changed the relationship between museums, galleries, and technology. This topic holds weight because museums and galleries have historically been slow to accept any kind of technological advancement. After the author reviewed the available literature, they conducted a set of interviews and current research on how museums handled the virtual transition due to the coronavirus. The study resulted in the findings that some museums struggled with the transition while others did not. Furthermore, it showed that most museums and galleries embraced some sort of digital content or virtual presence. The author concludes that due to coronavirus museums and galleries have become more accepting and understanding of how technology can be a great asset to their organization. The author then gives recommendations for further research related to this important topic.