Cory Arcangel graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a degree in Technology in Music and the Related Arts, came to the art world through a number of internet based activities. These in turn, lead to invitations from institutions for lectures and demonstrations, a performative aspect which naturally called for the creation of digital environments. These latter pieces evolved into stand-alone art works, frequently exhibited with soundtracks created by Arcangel in collaboration with others, such as Paul B. Davis, a London based DJ.