Really interesting to read about this! That's wonderful validation for a vital digital culture and its heritage.

As the creator of Glicol (https://glicol.org/), based in Oslo and working in the digital arts space, I'm always fascinated by how different countries foster creative technology. Sweden's approach in recognizing the demoscene this way is particularly encouraging.

It makes me reflect on the pathways to support here in Norway. While academic environments can be very supportive (as my previous supervisors have been), navigating the broader public arts funding structures for newer digital art forms sometimes feels more challenging, especially perhaps for those working outside of long-established networks.

Seeing Sweden's success in formally recognizing this kind of digital heritage is genuinely inspiring and offers food for thought.