Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality in Art
The Royal College of Art (RCA) and Acute Art are offering a novel opportunity to explore the fascinating world of virtual and augmented reality in art. This summer, join a three-day short course in London that delves into the intersection of recent technologies and contemporary art.
Course Overview
The course, led by John Slyce (RCA) and Daniel Birnbaum (Acute Art), provides an introduction to the ways by which virtual media are changing the art world. With a combination of gallery and studio visits, guest talks, and interactions with globally recognized artists and industry figures, this course is a must-attend for anyone involved in the long run of art.
Guest Contributors
The 2024 program features a formidable lineup of guest contributors, including Es Devlin, Marco Brambilla, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and Simon Fox, amongst others. These industry experts will share their experiences and insights on how they’re engaging with, exhibiting, collecting, and understanding the impact of virtual and augmented realities on the art world ecosystem.
About the Organizers
Acute Art
Acute Art collaborates with leading contemporary artists to offer access to cutting-edge technologies, enabling them to translate their creative vision into NFTs, virtual, and augmented realities. Their works include those by renowned artists comparable to Marina Abramović, Olafur Eliasson, and Jeff Koons, with recent exhibitions in Basel, London, New York, and Venice.
The Royal College of Art
The RCA is the world’s leading art and design university, ranked number one within the QS World University subject rankings for nine consecutive years. Their short courses attract a world mixture of critical thinkers, creative practitioners, curators, artists, and writers, providing access to teaching, researchers, leading professionals, resources, and facilities.
What to Expect
The course offers a really interdisciplinary experience, with a variety of fields and perspectives represented. Participants can expect to realize a deeper understanding of the impact of virtual and augmented realities on the art world and the way they will be used to expand the ways we make, present, and experience art.
Testimonials
Previous participants have praised the course, describing it as "a really interdisciplinary experience" and "a revelatory experience that has profoundly touched the soul of my practice." The course has been shown to re-imagine possibilities of creation, sense of place, and intentionality.
Booking and Discounts
An early bird discount is out there for individuals who book their space before March 15, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to be an element of the conversation on the long run of art and technology.
Conclusion
The intersection of virtual and augmented reality and contemporary art is a rapidly evolving field, stuffed with possibilities and potential. By joining the RCA and Acute Art’s short course, participants can gain a deeper understanding of this exciting latest world and the way it’s changing the art world ecosystem. With its unique mix of guest talks, studio visits, and interactions with industry experts, this course is an unmissable opportunity for anyone involved in the long run of art.
