The 21st-Century Museum: Evolving for the Digital Age
As we approach the second quarter of the 21st century, museums are no longer just places where art and culture are preserved and displayed — they are adapting, evolving, and actively shaping the way we experience art. In a world where high-resolution images of masterpieces are just a Google search away, museums have had to redefine their purpose. Today, they are embracing AI, VR, blockchain, and interactive digital tools to stay relevant and engage modern audiences.
VR Theatre Experience: The Books of Jacob
This past weekend, La MaMa's Downstairs Theatre in New York hosted The Books of Jacob, an ambitious quantum, Kabbalistic, and virtual reality (VR) theatre experience. Directed by Krzysztof Garbaczewski and presented in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute NY, this innovative production unfolded simultaneously across seven countries—New York, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Greece—bridging physical stages and digital spaces. Audiences could immerse themselves in-person, via livestream, or in VRChat, a virtual reality platform.