Beimen VR / Hsiao-Yue Tsao (TW), Photo: Hsiao-Yue Tsao

Beimen VR

Hsiao-Yue Tsao (TW)

West District in Taipei City houses historical sites whose former glory has faded. Taipei West Gateway project employs AR and VR technologies to offer a nostalgic tour of Japanese colonial-era Taipei. VR exhibit showcases landmarks while providing a 360° view. AR exhibit displays a 3D map for visitors to explore. These works aim to deepen an appreciation for Taiwan’s history.

Hsiao-Yue Tsao (TW)

Hsiao-Yue Tsao is a Professor of National Taipei University of Technology, and the host of the Interactive Art Lab. She is a new media art artist as well. Her works and achievements in art have received wide media coverage and many responses from readers. Her VR film Blue Tears won the Best VR at the LAFA Awards 2022.