This paper will identify and trace the pre-web origins of net.art to evaluate what contribution they can make to net.art’s future development beyond the browser.

On November 20th 2007, Open Ear hosted an event curated by myself at Canterbury Christ Church University Broadstairs Campus entitled Network presenting performances on this theme.

Live Feed was a three day weekend artists residence held at Kench Hill, a beautiful 18th century Georgian house in the Kentish Weald between Tenterden and Appledore.