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Virtual reality (VR) seems to be all the rage at the moment. The idea of strapping on a VR headset and stepping into a new world full of different possibilities sounds somewhat similar to the premise of The Matrix. These incredible advancements in technology are paving the way for more life-like forms of storytelling, taking the audience from viewer to participator. To see what we mean, check out the Virtual Encounters documentary exhibition at Cape Town Central Library from Thursday, 2 June to Saturday, 4 June 2016.
The exhibition is not only limited to documentaries though. You can find other demonstrations of VR in a selection of interactive web documents and games, curated by Ingrid Kopp. “When non-fiction storytelling and technology come together incredible things happen, from exploring painful personal experiences (That Dragon, Cancer) to being tracked on the web (Do Not Track), to immersion through sound and virtual reality of a man’s experience of going blind (Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness),” she says. “These exciting projects show how elastic and expansive the world of non-fiction storytelling can be, an inspiration for artists to try something brave, new and different,” she adds.
A full list of selected documentaries, interactive web documents and games can be found on the Encounters website. Come explore and discover the future of storytelling from the comfort of a cozy library.
TICKETS TO THE 2016 VIRTUAL ENCOUNTERS DOCUMENTARY EXHIBITION AT CENTRAL LIBRARY
Entry to the virtual reality showcase is absolutely FREE, and viewings are done on a first come first served basis. Exhibition opening hours are as follows:
Date |
Time |
Thursday, 2 June |
1pm – 8pm |
Friday, 3 June |
10am – 6pm |
Saturday, 4 June |
10am – 4pm |
For more information, email info@encounters.co.za or phone +27 (0)21 465 4686.
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