Invisible Pavilion brings augmented reality to Venice Biennale
Back in 2011, The Invisible Pavilion made its debut at the Venice Biennale, focusing on augmented reality. Simona Lodi, who runs the Share Festival in Turin, curated this unique online experience, created by the collective Le Liens Invisibles. Visitors can explore virtual artworks by using the Layar app to scan a QR code, which then displays the art in the real-life Giardini. The lineup of artists includes names like Artie Vierkant, Constant Dullaart, and Jon Rafman, among others. The pavilion's subtitle, "The art, my friend, is flowing in the wind," is a nod to Bob Dylan, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of the art showcased.
Key facts
- The Invisible Pavilion is an augmented reality project at the Venice Biennale.
- It was conceived by Simona Lodi, director of the Share Festival in Turin.
- The collective Le Liens Invisibles realized the project.
- Visitors use the Layar app and a QR code to view virtual artworks.
- Artworks appear superimposed on the Giardini della Biennale.
- Participating artists include Artie Vierkant, Constant Dullaart, and Jon Rafman.
- The subtitle references Bob Dylan's lyrics.
- The project debuted in 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Simona Lodi
- Artie Vierkant
- Constant Dullaart
- CONT3XT.NET
- IOCOSE
- Jon Rafman
- Les Liens Invisibles
- Molleindustria
- Parker Ito
- REFF – RomaEuropa FakeFactory
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Share Festival
- Venice Biennale
- Politecnico di Milano
- NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Turin
- Giardini della Biennale