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A unique collaboration between the Vancouver Mural Festival, Spark Indigenous, and the Gastown BIA is showcasing three new Indigenous augmented-reality art installations, offering the public an opportunity to explore the intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling.
In Le Magasin Alley, new works by Indigenous artists Olivia George (Blessings and Prayers), Ovila Mailhot (With the Swiftness), and Diamond Point (Interconnected) can be found. Each piece is accompanied by a unique QR code that, when scanned on a smartphone, leads viewers to an Instagram filter where they can interact with the art.
For those who want to delve even deeper, a tour led by Slow Studies Creative’s Joshua Conrad and Vancouver DeTours’ Ali Butcher will take participants through the artworks on October 27.
Art-lovers should also keep their eyes peeled for another upcoming project: Kyle Shipman’s FutureVision mural, which will be installed in Blood Alley. The mural explores Vancouver’s housing crisis and serves as a visual commentary on the social issues affecting the city.
Guided Indigenous AR Art Tour
When: October 27, 2pm
Where: Le Magasin Alley
Admission: Free; registration required here
