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Abstract
De digitale Stad was founded in 1994 by a community network of hack activists and artists in Amsterdam. The aim of the project was to provide free access to the internet and a virtual community for independent groups, artisits and cultural organisations.
Artists / Authors
- Marleen Stikker
- Gert Lovink
- Walter de Cruijsen
- Joost Flint
Origination
Netherlands, 1994-2004
Partners / Sponsors
The financing of DDS has been well documented, at least in the first year. The city council of Amsterdam came up with a small grant (4000 USD), which financed the pilot stage.
Comment
DDS was one of the first community network that operated on a European scale.
DDS was founded in the fall of 1993 by 10-15 people (fluid group). Marleen Stikker, who then worked for the cultural centre De Balie was the main force behind the project, that initiatially started as a 10 week pilot, now ten years ago. The project officially started on January 15, 1994.
Submission
, Jul 13, 2004
Category
- artistic production
Keywords
- Topics:
- interface |
- community |
- internet