ReBlink: Augmented Reality Brings Art to Life at Art Gallery of Ontario
At the Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada, artist Alex Mayhew's project ReBlink uses augmented reality to animate historical paintings through a free app. Visitors can view masterpieces come to life on their mobile devices until December 3. Characters step out of frames, 19th-century ladies take selfies, ancient scientists are surrounded by satellites, and idyllic landscapes are transformed by pollution. The app blends past and present elements, prompting reflection on change and continuity. This remix of historically distant elements creates an ironic, stimulating short-circuit aimed at connecting old art with new generations.
Key facts
- ReBlink is an augmented reality project by artist Alex Mayhew.
- The project is hosted at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada.
- It runs until December 3.
- Visitors use a free app on their phone or tablet to see paintings animate.
- Paintings include characters leaving frames, ladies taking selfies, scientists with satellites, and polluted landscapes.
- The app mixes past and present elements to encourage reflection.
- The project aims to connect historical art with younger audiences.
- The source is an article on Artribune by Valentina Tanni.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Mayhew
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Artribune
Locations
- Canada
- Ontario