May 24, 2022  |  5:30–7:00pm
Pellas Gallery  |  114 Newbury Street  |  Boston, MA 02116

Artist Tamiko Thiel
has said that
"augmented reality
is the street art
of the 21st century."

If so, how does -- how can -- that kind of street art come off -- artistically, technologically, publicly? What are the benefits -- for the artist, for the public, for public spaces? What can that technology contribute to the artist's work, to the public's experience of/participation in that work, and to the place where that work will be sited?

To get us going...

Artist Nygel Jones will talk about his art -- both inside the frame and, via augmented reality, outside the frame -- and how social and physical elements of the outside world inform the move from one to the other.

Nicolas Robbe from Hoverlay will identify the various kinds of opportunities provided by augmented reality's immersive qualities to take art out into the work -- in ways that generate new opportunities for civic engagement and community-building.

And to continue the brainstorming...

Workshop participants will be given the chance to imagine how, in fact, they can use this kind of technology to enrich their own public spaces and bring enhanced meanings to their environments.

We'll collect these ideas, look for common -- and not-so-common -- themes, and determine what a follow-up workshop might look like -- not to mention other possible first steps. And build on the sense of community created by this effort!

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Tickets are $10. Space is limited, so we recommend you register and purchase your ticket in advance using the button below. Tickets will be available at the door if space allows.

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​If you are unable to join us for this event and would like to participate in future workshops and/or have ideas for a potential workshop, please contact Ron Mallis at ron.mallis@bostonapp.org.

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