Artivism and Augmented Reality: The Potential of Art and Technology for Activism

This closing event features a talk by the Illuseum owner on his new non-profit, illuseum.org, dedicated to environmental protection and marine conservation through art and activism. The focus will be on the significance of sea turtles for marine biodiversity, followed by a workshop on using augmented reality for storytelling and activism, and a guided tour of Michaela Konrad's AR-enhanced exhibition.

During the workshop, you will get an introduction with examples on augmented reality (AR) projects used for activism and storytelling. Then you will learn how to create your first simple AR project with the platform Artivive.

Please bring your own laptop and download the free app Artivive on your phone.

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Relevance: as climate change and human activities continue to threaten marine ecosystems, among others, there is an urgent need to protect their biodiversity. illuseum.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection and marine conservation, integrates education and artistic expression to raise awareness and inspire action. Focused on art and activism (artivism) projects, illuseum.org empowers grassroots activists, functioning as a megaphone for their causes. Highlighting sea turtles' critical role and discussing ongoing illuseum.org’s conservation projects, this event emphasizes the intersection of science, art, technology, and activism in addressing environmental challenges.