Arie Altena (1966) works as website and archive editor at V2_. He is an occasional writer, teacher, lecturer on subject related to new media, literature, contemporary art, internet culture or media theory.  He serve as chairman of the board of Foundation two, in charge of organising DNK Amsterdam, a concert series for new live electronic and acoustic music. He is also involved in organising Sonic Acts, a thematic festival with a focus on contemporary and historical developments at the intersections of art, technology, music and science.