This weekend, one of the most unique architectural exhibits opened in New York's Omi International Art Center, a non-profit organization that provides arts residency and educational programs based on the central concept that 'artistic expression is a vehicle that transcends economic, political and cultural boundaries'. Additionally, the Center also promotes community-oriented learning opportunities, coordinating exhibitions that encourage public engagement and discourse.
One venue for such efforts is the The Fields Sculpture Park, a swath of natural wetlands and forest that covers over 60 acres of land in the Hudson Valley. Over 70 original contemporary installations are located throughout the site, as seen below.
images: omiart.org
The Sculpture Park is also the site for the first virtual architecture exhibit, featuring work by such firms as Asymptote, Studio Daniel Libeskind, Cleater Studio, SHoP, Kol/Mac and SITE. A concept that is in alignment with the Omi Center's mission, that values experimentation, collaboration, and innovation, Augmented Reality: Peeling Layers of Space Out of Thin Air is an entirely digital exhibit, taking place in what would seem to be an empty field... unless you had a smartphone equipped with the right app.
With the app Layar, users can have 'a truly immersive augmented reality experience' as they interact with virtual three-dimensional models and animations, all based on the latitude and longitude of each project's location.
For more links, video and further details on the exhibit, visit this link, and enjoy!
