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16/07/2024

✨📺 Thursday night, I went to the opening of the Vector Festival in Toronto! 📺✨

The showcases digital games and creative media practices. This year’s festival, curated by the talented , is themed “too fragile to hold.”

🗓️ Vector Festival 2024: too fragile to hold
📅 July 11 – 21, 2024
📍 , Toronto
🔗 vectorfestival.org

The festival explores the connected experiences of migrating species, weather changes, geopolitical tensions, and data processing. It shows how everything is linked and dependent on each other as we deal with global issues and inequalities. I found the exhibition quite optimistic, perhaps even utopian.

I was particularly captivated by video artwork, “Plane of Incidence,” a brand new piece from 2024. videos were mesmerizing and eye-catching. I also discovered two new artists: , a Jordanian-Palestinian artist, and .web from Quebec.

I wanted to go to a AR tour today but it’s raining a lot in Toronto ☔️ hopefully it will clear up. They have a lot of events featuring new media artworks, don’t miss out the Festival and lmk if you went to one of the events in the comments ☺️ This summer is so busy in Toronto!

15/07/2024

I had a fantastic time at last week 🪄

VRTO is an annual conference in Toronto that focuses on media, arts and entertainment in the VR and AR industry. They showcase the latest trends and research in mixed media and this year was no exception.

A highlight for me was to learn more about the various labs and research centres in Toronto: the at , the at . As I’m focusing more on AR with this year, their projects with augmented reality were truly inspiring and fascinating.

Another exciting discovery was , an AR headset that elevates gaming and augmented reality to new heights. I bought one and I can’t wait to test it out at home!

The schedule was packed and I met many talented entrepreneurs and academics. I’m eager to explore more about Toronto’s vibrant MX scene.

Did you go to VRTo this year? What did you like or dislike about it? 🎙️

30/04/2024

C’est demain! 📆 it’s tomorrow!

My passion for VR and its intégration into art galleries has been a central theme in my career. Today, I’m more than happy to reconnect with a dear friend and former classmate from our Art History undergrad days in Quebec City, Marie-Soleil Guérin (), who’s now the artistic co-director of Centre Materia ✨

Recently, I’ve shifted my focus towards the francophone community in Toronto. Collaborating with the Université de l'Ontario français and Le Labo Arts Médiatiques has allowed me to explore innovative ways to share how to integrate technology in art

🌐 Upcoming Event Alert: Art sans frontières – The Future of Galleries in the Era of the Metaverse & Web3

Join us on May 1st (tomorrow 🔥)at 12 PM for a virtual conference where we’ll delve into the revolutionary impact of Web3 and the metaverse on art galleries. How will digital galleries enhance our engagement with art, and what role will traditional galleries play in this new age?

Don’t miss this deep dive 🤿
🔗 us06web.zoom.us/j/83915196915

17/11/2023

J’ai le plaisir de vous annoncer que je prendrai la parole dans le cadre de l’événement “digiArt Art+Tech Conference for Artists: AI, NFTs, AR, VR etc. ”. N’hésitez pas à y assister le 24 novembre.

🛠️ Exclusive Workshop Alert!
Navigate the Metaverse with our hands-on workshop on Friday, Nov 24th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Experience the thrill of multiple virtual reality worlds, and learn how to access them via VR headsets or web browsers.

🌐 Join the Intersection of Creativity and Technology! 🎨💻
✨ digiArtArt + Tech Conference
Presented by Fineline & OCAD

📍 OCAD U CO, 30 Queens Quay West, E Tower, Floor 4R, Toronto (Canada)
🗓️ Virtual Dates: Nov 24, 26, 27, 28, 2023
🙋‍♀️ In-Person: Nov 25, 2023

🔗 Register for Free here: https://conference.digiart.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INVITE%3a+AI+%26+Copyright+at+digiArt+%2f+Nov+25%2c+2023

Explore the dynamic world of art and technology at the digiArt Art+Tech Conference! Dive into AI, NFTs, AR, VR, and more in this hybrid experience. Whether you're tuning in virtually or joining us in Toronto, there's a space for you to learn, interact, and be inspired.

👏 Proudly supported by the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada

🔗 Get Your Free Ticket: https://conference.digiart.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INVITE%3a+AI+%26+Copyright+at+digiArt+%2f+Nov+25%2c+2023

See you in the nexus of innovation at !

08/10/2023

After a transformative six months off following the birth of my little one, I’ve stepped back into the professional world!

In September 2023, I was grateful to join as an associate teacher. Teaching digital practices in French while living in Ontario is a delight for my brain. 🧠 I’m thrilled to work in a francophone environment.

Teaching has opened up new avenues for me. I love the workshops I’ve been preparing, especially those focused on AR and VR. On a personal note, I’ve taken on the mission to make people with glasses more confident wearing VR, as I strive for inclusivity 🤓

I’m leveraging my expertise to impart knowledge on the metaverse, VR, and virtual exhibitions. For instance, I’ll be giving a workshop with to help artists craft their own VR experiences in the metaverse. I also plan to give a talk about the potential of teaching within virtual worlds by the end of November.

Exciting ventures await, like my ongoing trip to LA for a metaverse conference. Life’s a balancing act, and I’m here for every thrilling second of it! 🏃🏻‍♀️💨

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29/05/2023

🌐 Join us for an exclusive panel discussion on the transformative power of Virtual Reality in the art world! 🎨✨

Discover how VR technologies bridge physical distances, fostering collaborative and creative exchange.

Don't miss out on insights from our amazing speakers: Peggy Schoenegge, Candice Houtekier, Judit Navratil, and our moderator Rah Eleh. 🗣️🌍

📅 Date: May 30th, 2023 ⏰ Time: 12 PM EST (Toronto) / 6 PM CEST (Berlin)
📍 Online Meeting for SALOON members only.

More info: https://www.saloon-network.org/

THE SALOON IS A DIVERSE NETWORK OF WOMAN IDENTIFYING ART PROFESSIONALS ACTIVE THROUGH LOCAL GROUPS IN A GROWING NUMBER OF CITIES WORLDWIDE

28/02/2023

Just started working with virtual reality in November 22 and it’s been an incredible journey so far! I’ve been leaning a lot about education and how to teach with VR. Can’t wait to see where this takes me! 🙌🔮

04/02/2023

🥺 Saying goodbye to a virtual world that brought us together and made memories that will last a lifetime. Altspace VR, you will be missed.

As we approach March 10, 2023, the day when this amazing platform will shut down, I want to share some of my favorite moments and express my sadness.

Thank you for the endless laughter, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences. You have changed the VR game and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

13/01/2023

Excited to announce that I'll be giving a presentation at the Interior Design Show, Toronto 2023 on Friday, January 20th at 3:30pm! I'll be talking about the metaverse and how it's changing the way we think about design. If you're interested in attending, message me for a promo code. Can't wait to see you there!

03/11/2022

I am pleased to announce that starting this month, I will be a Research Assistant Professor at the Université de l'Ontario français.

I have joined the team to help shape their mini-lab by managing and acquiring XR technologies and contributing to the Cultural Studies program by shaping its thought leadership on the metaverse... in French!

and , as well as my current incubator with will continue as-is, alongside the new role.

More will be revealed over time, but I am looking forward to working with Hela Zahar, Ph.D. Professor, and the wider team as we enter an exciting new year!

27/10/2022

I’m super excited to share with you the photos of our booth in . It’s the first time that is exhibiting in a physical art fair and it was so much work compared to a virtual exhibition!!

It was definitely a learning experience and we faced many technical challenges 🔌🤪 thanks to for all his amazing work and look at his art! Let me know what you think in the comments. I think it looks awesome. Thanks to for helping with the VR headsets! 🤩

Let’s the fair BEGINS! Come visit us until Sunday, October 30th at the Metro Convention Center, booth C06. Excited to see you all!

10/09/2022

Thursday I was at for their new exhibit Piña, Why is the Sky Blue?

On of the work presented was a VR experience made by Simon Speiser () where viewers can wander between 360° videos, rotating 3D models and photogrammetry. It tells the story of Piña, a young Filipino shaman who’s questioning his reality and the potential of mixed realities with magic and rituals.

Obsessed with data, the main character made me think of many people I know who are haunted with their personal data. I think we all care about preservation, and sorting solutions to keep our digital files as long as we can in our lives. But can we? All our hardwares and materials will degrade over time. So what’s the solution to keep our memories intact? 😢

You should go check in out!
📍, until Nov5 2022

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16/08/2022

Thank you for the casual photoshoot CFC Media Lab 💋

01/08/2022

📸 Last week in Le Labo | centre d'arts médiatiques francophone | Toronto], , to test the latest VR game by KRAK XR]

Did you know that Le Le Labo | centre d'arts médiatiques francophone | Toronto] was Toronto's only Francophone Media Arts Centre? Thanks to Karen, founder of KRAK XR], I got a membership and I’m now excited to connect with more French-speaking art & tech lovers!

👋 Si vous êtes un membre, venez me dire bonjour !

13/07/2022

I experienced Alienarium5 in VR at Serpentine Galleries and I didn’t like it…

Are you a science fiction fan? Want to meet aliens 👽? Me too! I was excited to go see French experimental artist Dominique Gonzalez Forester's exhibition at Serpentine Galleries, London, and especially to try out the VR experience.

Alienarium5 promises to take you on a journey to the alien world. Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. Below is my review:
- The VR experience took me nowhere. I was floating in the dark and was surrounded by a cloud of blue dots for a good 10 minutes. Nothing happened;
- The experience was not multi-user. I'm pretty sure I wasn't connected with the other users in the room;
- I had an expensive $3,000 HTC Vive headset to run a 3DOF experience that could run on an Oculus Go;
- I didn't have controllers and the interactivity was limited to my field of vision;
- After waiting for 10 minutes surrounded by blue dots, I finally come across a boring luminescent abstract shape. And that's all.

This experience was virtual reality at its worst. I felt bored, useless and alone 😔 The artist was definitely unaware of the potential of technology, and had no idea what VR can do.

The artwork was produced by HTCViveArts and developed by Lucid Realities - It was terrible, I don't recommend it. I can’t believe the work was sponsored by so many companies and funds, three advisors and a circle of 7 art galleries and art professionals. I'll give it a 1/10 for excitement effort.

09/07/2022

I am in Croatia this week & went to ↓

In Split, you can visit the Diocletian’s Palace, which is part of the historic core of the town. The palace was listed in 1979 by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

In the VR experience made by , you get to see Diocletian’s palace the way it used to be in 305 AD, in all its glory. During 15 mins, Séverin (Diocletian’s slave) takes you on a narrative tour through some of the most important parts of the palace but also through the daily life of the habitants.

Here is my review:
+ The experience takes you back in time and let you see the palace as it was 1700 years ago
+ With the help of art historians, the VR movie shows excellent details, patterns, textures & attention to small details
+ It’s educational and a great opportunity to discover the palace with a new perspective and learn about Diocletian’s life
+ The movie was available in 5 different languages
- The camera (first person) was all over the place (forwards, backwards, sometimes you fly, sometimes you are tall, sometimes you are short) and makes you go through objects (which - as you know - is always disturbing)
- It was a VR 360 experience, with no interaction or freedom of movement
- The experience presents you with many facts about the emperor’s life and reign, but it felt a bit random, not organized

7.5/10 for this experience. I loved learning about the Palace and Diocletian. I was truly amazed by the level of details of the architecture. Every tiles on the ground, every mosaic was different. Unfortunately, the narrative felt a bit disorganized with unnecessary details. I wish I could get closer to the textures, because they did an amazing jobs to reconstitute the palace with highly detailed CGI 🤌

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08/06/2022

Today, I was on a panel discussion with the to talk about art and culture in the metaverse! Thank you to organize this symposium in Engage. It was a pleasure to connect with people from Austria and I can’t wait to see you all at to exchange and learn more about you and your vision for the future.

I had the opportunity to talk about my business, , and what is the means to have an exhibition in VR or in the web3! There are so many platforms to use to showcase and exhibit art collections!

I highlighted the work we’ve done with (check them out!) and (our latest project) and all our clients who hired us to install art in a VR environment: , , to name a few. Our portfolio is available online! Click my link in bio to learn more about Art Collision 💥

01/06/2022

🪄 No one can be told what the metaverse is. You have to see it for yourself.

Crédits photo: ❤️

07/05/2022

☁️ Free your inner world with .global ☁️

This morning I kicked off my day with a VR tour of Galleries and Exhibitions worlds available in STYLY! I was very happy to see .tttt and there!

STYLY (.global) is a Japanese VR creative platform for unique experiences created by artists all over the world.

Artists can create worlds using building tools (Unity, Unreel) and import them in STYLY. Launched in 2017, the application became a great platform for VR art content.

Here is my review:
- a lot of ≠ art content and styles
- the option to create social rooms/ environments;
- you can import any 3D assets and sounds you want;
- it’s free and highly accessible. (WebVR + accessible from any VR headsets;
- download it on Steam or AppLab);
- there is a VR Edit mode included;
- Very few worlds have interactive features;
- Teleportation tool was buggy on Oculus Quest 2;
- Worlds with rotative objects were too heavy and unstable.

Overall it seems to be an application with high quality worlds, very accessible and focused on creative content. It was heavy to load on my VR headset and the worlds are unstable, but the art content is so good that I thought it was worth sharing my experience here! And I took really cool shots 📸

Have you tried STYLY before? If yes, what did you do? Share your experience in the comments ☺️

20/04/2022

Reposted from a gallery project I am working on! Take a look if you are a Canadian artist working with tech! 👀

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

(Appel aux artistes ci-bas)

Floating Point Gallery officially launches its call for artists for exhibitions which will take place in 2022-2023. Our call is intended for all Canadian artists specializing in digital arts or new media, at the intersection of the arts and new technologies. The gallery wants to collaborate with artists who innovate, experiment, and bring forward progressive ideas. Our mission is to provide compelling metaverse experiences, push forward the boundaries of digital mediums, and enact cutting-edge exhibitions.

Applicants must submit a resume, portfolio, website and social media links. These documents can be sent to [email protected] before May 15, 2022.

APPEL AUX ARTISTES

Floating Point Gallery lance officiellement son appel aux artistes en vue des expositions en 2022-2023. Il s'adresse aux artistes canadiens et canadiennes spécialisé-e-s en art numérique ou en nouveaux médias; à l'intersection des arts et des nouvelles technologies. La mission de la galerie d'art est de fournir des expériences métavers fascinantes et des expositions de pointe. Les artistes doivent ainsi proposer des idées progressistes et innovantes.

Les candidats doivent soumettre un portfolio, un curriculum vitae, un site internet ainsi que leurs médias sociaux. Les documents doivent être envoyés à [email protected] avant le 15 mai 2022.

31/03/2022

Hello,

Tonight, we are organizing our first opening with Floating Point Gallery, in collaboration with Antoine Lortie, an artist from Quebec.

The art gallery is 100% online, and exhibits in two metaverses, Art Gate and Cryptovoxel. The opening will take place in Art Gate VR, tonight at 6 p.m. 🕕 and I would like to invite you!

To share this sweet moment with me and Antoine, install Art Gate VR from your PC, MAC or Oculus VR headset with the following link: https://artgatevr.com/download

The event is free. The app is also free to download. Hope to see you in the metaverse tonight at 6pm🍾

Art Gate VR is a social virtual reality platform and metaverse art district for galleries, collectors and art institutions to exhibit, explore and acquire.

30/03/2022

📝 I am thrilled to announce that I participated in the
OCAD NFTs Workshop earlier this month and helped the
Canadian Heritage to publish this final report about the future of NFTs: https://artcollision.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/OCADU-Decrypting-the-Medium-A-Report-on-the-NFT-Market-032822-FinalSubmission-copy.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2F_OcsJHqnaR8NlJuz-4zjU1mOmHTQf7YY8X8hsTOLBwcMRCczW3klq3M

09/03/2022

I had an opportunity to come together with an incredible group of women from all around the world to share ideas around building a more equitable metaverse where women can create, do businesses and build community without bounds.

I’m so inspired by the work that Mary Spio is doing as pioneer creators and entrepreneurs in VR spaces. You can check out the full Women Beyond discussion as part of the on Meta’s YouTube channel.

09/03/2022

Did you know that you can influence how the metaverse is being shaped? Well, I joined a panel of incredible women VR creators to discuss just that as part of Meta’s new .

The goal of the series is to create more accessible entry points for historically excluded communities into the future of technology, so check out our discussion for advice and insights on how you can get involved!

15/02/2022

Art Gate International is back this year!! 👯‍♀️ The call for submissions is open (with no fees!)

I can’t believe it’s already been three years that I am collaborating with Art Gate VR] to launch their art fair in virtual reality 🚀 this year, the fair will take place April 21-24th, 2022 in the metaverse. Add it to ur calendar 🗓!

As usual, the fair is open to public and private galleries, art institutions, independent artists, and artist collectives SO jump in VR and open a gallery space, because this year might be more crowded than ever!!!

Art Gate VR] is open 24/7 and accessible via a PC, Mac and VR headset (Oculus Quest), so you don’t need to have a VR device to visit the metaverse. You can download the app for free!!

Learn more:
🔗 artgatevr.com/agi2022

25/03/2020

🎉I am excited to announce that I will participate to Art Gate International 2020, my first in !
This means that from April 16 to April 19, I will be in all day 😅. This is going to be challenging!
If you have a VR headset, it's a great opportunity to meet and greet ~ talk, chat, and gossip about the future of the art world 🌐
Let me know if you want to meet in the comments, or DM me for more infos 👏
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@ Art Collision

24/03/2020

🔁 Reposted from 👇
We are pleased to announce our inaugural global art fair in virtual reality, Art Gate International 2020
🥽 Explore and collect Post-War and Contemporary Art from around the world in VR. Collections from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia are currently on view and new exhibitors are joining daily. Find blue chip artworks or uncover contemporary artists from all over the world 🌐
Opening Thursday, April 16, 2020.
▪️Art Gate is available FOR FREE in the Oculus Go Store and Side Quest
▪️ RSVP or Apply to Exhibit via link in bio ->
If you are an art gallery assistant/ art gallery director and you have access to a VR headset ( or ), please contact me at
🔎[email protected]
We Have Digital Solutions For You 💡
📢 Curious? Click the link in bio.
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19/03/2020

When you receive x1000 emails, but your priorities are messed up because of the 😗
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18/03/2020

🔻Jakob Kudsk Steensen
Jakob Kudsk Steensen is a Danish digital artist based in NYC. He develops immersive installations, which combine virtual reality with video, performance art and documentary filming. Jakob is trained in fine arts, and he uses game engines to develop his work. This allows him to bring a fresh perspective to the virtual reality industry of today.
I experienced the work of Jakob Kudsk Steensen for the first time in July 2017 with Tree, a critically acclaimed virtual reality experience that transforms you into a majestic rainforest tree. The work was exhibited at the third instalment of the Sensory Stories immersive exhibition, curated by
in Montreal, Canada.
I’ve seen Aquaphobia in VR – in 2018, when the work was available on App. Unfortunately, the app showed only a videoclip showing the environment of a 3D room-scale experience. I could not move around as I wish and explore the landscape, which I think was the purpose of the experience. If you have the opportunity to see Steensen’s work completely and in good quality, it is probably one of the more interesting works produced by Acute Art – too bad the video does not even work in the app ~
I wish I could see more work from this artist ☹ I am dreaming into a VR library where I can consult the VR artwork, I want ( ✊)
📸 Installation of Tree at the Phi Center
📸 Photos promo of Aquaphobia
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@ Art Collision

16/03/2020

🎮 Stay Home and do what makes you feel good. I got back the , one of the most beautiful video games for its landscape 🏞~ what are you playing?
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