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What does a technology fair have to do with the art world? A report from MIR in Rimini

Cosa c’entra una fiera della tecnologia con il mondo dell’arte? Un report dal MIR di Rimini

The article reports from the MIR (Live Entertainment Expo) technology trade fair in Rimini, an event focused on professional audio/video equipment and systems integration. While dominated by corporate stands and live sound demonstrations, the fair also hosted discussions on the precarious working conditions and pension system for cultural and entertainment workers, revealing underlying anxieties in the creative industries.

The coverage matters because it uses the technology sector as a lens to examine the converging pressures facing artists and creative professionals. It highlights how issues like gig economy contracts, the impact of AI on creative jobs, and systemic financial instability are critical points where art and technology intersect, forcing even a corporate event to address the welfare of the cultural workforce.