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.
BAM: Mercedes, Part 1
Mental health, caregiving, and cultural legacy converge in Mercedes, Part 1, a powerful multidisciplinary installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez. Running from December 3–8, 2024, at BAM’s Fishman Space, this deeply personal project honors Jimenez’s grandmother, Mercedes, while addressing the larger societal issues of mental health stigma, caregiver rights, and community support within the Latin diaspora.
Digital Art at the World's Top Museums
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Musée d’Orsay, The Whitney, and The Louvre are not only celebrating digital art but also preserving its legacy for future generations. By integrating blockchain, AI, VR, and other digital tools, they are redefining what it means to be a museum in the 21st century.
Digital Art at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City has long been at the forefront of contemporary art, embracing emerging forms of expression and fostering dialogues about the intersection of art and technology. From interactive software to AI-generated art, MoMA’s commitment to innovation has established it as a significant champion of digital arts. This article celebrates the museum’s groundbreaking programming, its visionary curators, and its enduring influence on the art world.
NYU Interactive Media Exhibition
I had the chance to experience something truly unique at the Interactive Media Exhibition. Hosted by the Cinema Studies Department, the event celebrated the innovative approach of interactive media works from the 1990s to early 2000s from cultures spanning from Europe and the Balkans, to Asia, the U.S. and Australia, giving attendees a chance to engage with emulators from the department's CD- and DVD-ROM collection.