The Venice Festival, one of the largest art and cultural events in the world, has made a significant impact this year with augmented reality displays and new media works. Visitors to the festival encounter a metal box upon entering the exhibition, which contains a lens and two speakers. By looking inside this box, they see an image of themselves from a height of about 20 feet.
An Experience Beyond Reality
The surrounding landscapes, like other guests and even a few pigeons on the ground, easily capture the attention of visitors. However, when one of these guests stands next to you and waits too long, curiosity reaches its peak. At this moment, the experience turns into a lynching nightmare.
A person in a blue coat with a heavy French accent approaches you and tells a story that is not accepted in any gathering. He tells you that you must have plenty of time to stand and watch in this box. "Why do people look at this box so much?" he asks. "What do they want to see? This is not reality!"
The Future of Augmented Reality
This experience is just one of hundreds of works in the exhibition that addresses the impacts of climate change and social issues. The Venice Festival, through its works, from superficial to profound experiences, demonstrates how technology can change our world and raise new questions.
In the end, the Venice Festival concludes with the preservation of displays and works, but these experiences will remain in the minds of visitors. Augmented reality is no longer just a recreational tool; it has become a means for reflection and contemplation about the world around us.
