The rapid digital transformation of art institutions has altered not only modes of cultural dissemination but also the underlying structures of governance and platform power.This paper investigates how platform-mediat...The rapid digital transformation of art institutions has altered not only modes of cultural dissemination but also the underlying structures of governance and platform power.This paper investigates how platform-mediated infrastructures,algorithmic systems,and hybrid governance models reconfigure authority and accountability in the cultural sector.A mixedmethod design was adopted:162 institutional cases were systematically reviewed,1,248 stakeholders(directors,curators,and audiences)were surveyed,and 3.6 million platform interaction records were computationally analyzed between 2019 and 2024.Findings reveal that governance logic is shifting from hierarchical stewardship toward participatory,algorithmic,and hybrid models,with measurable redistribution of authority.Platforms captured 63% of audience engagement flows and 54% of digital revenue,while institutions that invested more heavily in digital infrastructure reduced platform dependency by nearly one-fifth.Regression analysis demonstrated a strong positive relationship between algorithmic recommendation intensity and audience loyalty(R^(2)=0.72).Hybrid governance models yielded higher equity scores and sustained engagement across marginalized audiences.The study concludes that digital transformation represents a systemic restructuring rather than a supplementary tool,embedding governance into data-driven infrastructures while exposing institutions to risks of dependency and monopolization.By integrating theoretical and empirical evidence,this work contributes to debates on cultural governance,platformization,and institutional resilience in the digital era.展开更多
文摘The rapid digital transformation of art institutions has altered not only modes of cultural dissemination but also the underlying structures of governance and platform power.This paper investigates how platform-mediated infrastructures,algorithmic systems,and hybrid governance models reconfigure authority and accountability in the cultural sector.A mixedmethod design was adopted:162 institutional cases were systematically reviewed,1,248 stakeholders(directors,curators,and audiences)were surveyed,and 3.6 million platform interaction records were computationally analyzed between 2019 and 2024.Findings reveal that governance logic is shifting from hierarchical stewardship toward participatory,algorithmic,and hybrid models,with measurable redistribution of authority.Platforms captured 63% of audience engagement flows and 54% of digital revenue,while institutions that invested more heavily in digital infrastructure reduced platform dependency by nearly one-fifth.Regression analysis demonstrated a strong positive relationship between algorithmic recommendation intensity and audience loyalty(R^(2)=0.72).Hybrid governance models yielded higher equity scores and sustained engagement across marginalized audiences.The study concludes that digital transformation represents a systemic restructuring rather than a supplementary tool,embedding governance into data-driven infrastructures while exposing institutions to risks of dependency and monopolization.By integrating theoretical and empirical evidence,this work contributes to debates on cultural governance,platformization,and institutional resilience in the digital era.
