This exhibition explores how XR and AI technologies deepen connections with cultural heritage and human relationships. It immerses audiences in virtual worlds where humanity meets technology, engaging with stories, rituals and personal narratives that shape our collective identity.
This exhibition explores how extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) can deepen our connections with cultural heritage and human relationships. It examines immersive experiences that preserve and transmit narratives, traditions, and emotional bonds shaping our identity. The exhibition shows how artists use XR and AI to engage audiences with stories, rituals and personal narratives.
Audiences will be immersed in virtual worlds, interacting with AI characters, exploring forgotten folklore, witnessing ancient rituals and confronting human bonds. They will encounter narratives of loss, longing, reconciliation and familial ties. The exhibition highlights how technology bridges tangible and intangible heritage, preserving stories and emotional landscapes defining our societies.
Through these immersive experiences, audiences embark on transformative journeys, transcending physical and temporal boundaries. By blending art, technology, and cultural narratives, it amplifies the emotional resonance of artistic expressions and fosters deeper connections with our heritage and personal stories.
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Diamond Dust
Nuri Jeon (KR)
Diamond Dust offers a unique experience with AI characters and advanced haptics. As you crash-land in an ice cave on a snowy mountain, you meet Kardi, an ice fairy. Engaging in heartfelt conversations with Kardi reveals the value of cherished relationships.
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Fly To You
Youngyun Song (KR)
Fly To You recounts the poignant journey of Songjeol, who faced the heartache of family separation during the Korean War. For over 70 years, she lived with the uncertainty of her loved ones in North Korea.
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Pasi
Eunsil Jung (KR)
Wandering the vast sea of Mokpo, South Korea, the audience encounters lonely characters from Mokpo’s folklore. Together they reminisce about tales of the past and memories of the lost sea market of Pasi.
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Redial
Minkyung Kim (KR), Gaeun Kim (KR)
Redial narratively depicts the reconciliation of a family torn apart by a missing child. After their youngest sister was lost, the remaining sisters confront their longing, anger, and wounds.
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Ssitgim
Seungpyo Kang (KR)
Ssitgim is an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience of Jindo ssitgimgut, a traditional Korean shamanistic cleansing ritual. The ritual is performed by renowned pansori (epic storytelling through song) singer Chae Soojung and set against the historic backdrop of the Unhyeongung Royal Residence.
Art and Technology Lab, Korea National University of Arts (KR)
The Art and Technology Lab at the Korea National University of Arts is a leader in innovative art and storytelling while connecting science, technology, and culture. Specializing in XR and AI, this lab aims to push the boundaries of immersive media and content. The department aims to be at the forefront of new developments in digital art and transform storytelling with advanced technologies. It also seeks to redefine how narratives are constructed and experienced.