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Solitude as Stage: Marta Becket’s Amargosa Opera House and the Autonomy of Art in Death Valley

by Kirill Oleshkevich

This article examines the work of American choreographer and painter Marta Becket (1924 – 2017), founder of the unique Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley, California. It explores the phenomenon of autonomous art created outside institutional and spectator-based frameworks. Becket’s theatre is interpreted as a model of inner mythology, in which the performance space becomes a tool of self-identification, a ritual of overcoming solitude, and a form of psychical self-therapy. The analysis draws on Gaston Bachelard’s concept of the poetics of space, theories of ritual performativity (Victor Turner, Richard Schechner), and the tradition of American individualism. The article argues that the Amargosa Opera House represents not only an artistic but also an existential phenomenon - a theatre in which art becomes a means of personal survival under conditions of radical isolation.

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Vocaloids are a global phenomenon in the music industry

by Grishina Svetlana

The article considers the essence and content of the concept of "vocaloid", provides a historical analysis of this musical technology, and also examines the principles of creation and implementation. The authors systematize the main competitors of "vocaloids" and consider the prospects for development in the world.

The Current State and Prospects for the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Cultural Sphere

by Lana Mooney

The article addresses the issue of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the cultural sector. It is already evident that in contemporary society there exist at least two conflicting strategies regarding the perception and use of AI. The first strategy is based on the idea of the superiority of artificial intelligence over the human mind, which, in turn, becomes a fertile ground for fear and skepticism toward AI. The second strategy, by contrast, views artificial intelligence as an opportunity to build a more advanced and efficient society. The article provides a detailed examination of the distinctive features and illustrative examples of the latter approach, emphasizing the potential of AI to transform cultural practices, enhance creative production, and expand human participation in cultural processes.

Chatbot Technologies as a Contemporary Tool for Promoting Services in the Cultural Sector

by Shurmakova Viktoria

Chatbots have become an integral component of digital communication and service systems across numerous industries, including manufacturing, business, education, and culture. This article explores the application of chatbot technologies as an innovative and interactive tool for promoting cultural services. The study identifies the distinctive features of chatbot implementation in the cultural sphere, emphasizing their potential to enhance audience engagement, accessibility, and personalization of cultural experiences. Both the advantages and limitations of chatbot use are analyzed, with particular attention to issues of technological integration, user interaction, and ethical considerations in automated communication.