At a recent electronic music performance, the English duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth, who perform as Autechre, plunged Sydney’s City Recital Hall into darkness. Prior to the performance, I was made aware through the ticket information that the set would be played in the dark. This information made me eager to shut my eyes and completely immerse myself in a pure auditory experience. However, I wasn’t prepared for the absence of the usual photographic opportunities that come with such events. Capturing cultural events through smartphone snapshots has become almost instinctive. It’s a common sight to witness thousands of people...