The Art of Spatial Illusion

Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub

Immersive Encounters between People, Media, and Place

<h3>Contemporary art, entertainment, and architecture cultures offer a growing amount of digitally mediated spatial experiences. These experiences are situated either in the metaverse - like virtual reality, or location-based in physical realms - like augmented reality, and increasingly powered by generative systems such as AI.</h3> But are such spatially 'immersive experiences' a new phenomenon, and are they dependent on digital innovation?This event brings together a panel of leading experts from different sectors including film, music, art, and cultural heritage to discuss the history and current developments of spatial illusion technologies in the digital age. The panel discussion will be preceded by an introductory talk by Professor Richard Koeck (University of Liverpool), author of The Art of Spatial Illusion (Routledge, 2024), and followed by a drinks reception.PROGRAMME5PM - Welcome and introductory talk by Professor Richard KoeckRichard will take the audience on an insightful journey and exploration of the evolving relationship between humans, media, and spatial environments, tracing their progression from the Renaissance, via Modernity and Postmodernity, to today’s digital age. Speaking on his new book, he will offer a compelling reading and re-evaluation of architectural history and media theory, drawing connections between historical practices, technological innovations, and contemporary immersive experiences.5.20PM - Panel discussion followed by Q&APanellists include:Professor François Penz - Emeritus Professor at the Architecture Department of the University of Cambridge specialised in film and architectureHilary Knight – Independent Cultural Consultant and former Director of Digital at Tate who helps creative and cultural organisations worldwide with digital and content strategies that will make them more responsive and resilient in a fast-changing worldDave Kay - Director of Adlib, a major event technology company with expertise in big live music venues and spatial audio productionSherry Dobbin - Cultural Broker and Placemaking Advisor with over 35 years of expertise in the creative industries across all artforms, including as Director of Times Square Arts and founder of Midnight Moment, the world’s longest running digital art exhibition across five blocks of electronic billboards.6.20PM - Networking reception7.00PM - Event closesFIND USThis event will take place in the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, Oxford. The Hub entrance is on Market Street (opposite Wagamama). The Hub is accessible, with automatic double doors at the entrance and lifts to and from the main lower ground floor event space.If you have any accessibility requirements, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help.*Filming and photography will be taking place during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a member of the Hub team on arrival.

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