NDF2017 Keynote: Keir Winesmith
Channel: NDF - National Digital Forum
Date: 28/11/2017

Wednesday November 22, 2017 15:45 - 16:45 
Soundings Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 

Keir spoke about museums, digital and time - exploring how digital can respond to the many temporalities within museums and cultural objects.


Keir Winesmith
SFMOMA
Head of Web + Digital Platforms
Websitehttps://sfmoma.org/series/sfmoma-lab/
Keir is a digital leader and strategist working across web, mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality, SMS, and in-building interactives. With a focus on developing unique and meaningful digital experiences, he has led and collaborated on many award winning projects over the last 15 years. Currently, Keir is the Head of Web + Digital Platforms at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and co-founder of SFMOMA Lab.

Keir holds a Ph.D. in New Media, and degrees in Computer Science and Physics. He, and his work, have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio, Australian Broadcasting Service and WIRED magazine. He writes, and speaks about, the intersection of digital and culture, frequently appearing at conferences such as South by Southwest (US), Museums and the Web (US), National Digital Form (NZ)[ed. Wahay, that's us!], MuseumNext (AUS), AIGA (US), and the Museum Computer Network (US).

Keir's attendance at NDF2017 is sponsored by Te Papa Tongarewa with support from The Dowse Art Museum.