AR: Lincoln

AR: Lincoln was an outdoor exhibition of Augmented Reality (AR) artwork which came to Lincoln’s City Centre from Fri 27 - Tues 31 in August 2021. Visitors to the exhibition could access AR artwork using their own smartphones and other electronic devices inspired by the city itself.

This FREE public exhibition was open to all, using the highly accessible city centre and bringing audio elements to the exhibition to make the artwork accessible to visitors who are blind or visually impaired.

Though the exhibition at its Sincil St location has now closed, Brew Projects wishes to continue their work to make the show as accessible as possible and as such have created an online exhibition version. To access the exhibition please follow the link below. This page will remain as a recourse and guide post.

AR: Lincoln

Fri 27 - Tues 31 Aug 2021, 10am-4pm

Sincil St, Lincoln City Centre (opposite 200 degrees)

This summer Brew Projects will bring an Augmented Reality (AR) artwork to the High Streets of Lincoln in the form of a free, public exhibition titled AR: Lincoln. Visitors will use their own smartphones and other devices to access amazing artwork inspired by the city and its inhabitants.

Artist Laura Mabbutt who creates interactive experiences through the appeal of play and tactility, will be working alongside Rachel Olin a Lincoln based textile artist specialising in installations and sculpture. The project includes time to learn and develop skills in creating AR artwork with support provided by The University of Lincoln.

Laura and Rachel’s work will explore notable women of Lincoln’s past and present . Women who may be unknown or under-celebrated by the general public or indeed the city itself. Inspired by the 2020 anarchic protest movement which involved the removal or defacement of public sculptures, including the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol, UK by BLM protesters. The artists will explore the lives and work of mathematician Charlotte Agnes Scott and author Karen Maitland in ways which celebrate women and re-imagine what public art might look like.

This project is an early experiment and case study, exploring what is possible in Lincoln whilst working with local artists and Augmented Reality technology. This includes experiments to change and improve on traditional modes of exhibition display and interpretation. As such we will be presenting the exhibition texts in experimental ways with a focus on creating an exhibition which is accessible to as many people as possible. The show will include elements of sound as well as physical objects, making the artwork more accessible for the blind or visually impaired.

This exhibition will take place using SnapChat, to make your visit smoother we recommend visitors download this application on to their mobile or suitable electronic device before their visit. To experience the sound elements we also recommend bringing along a set of headphones. Throughout the exhibition electronic devices will be available for use in case visitors do not have their own to bring.

If you would like to attend the exhibition with a guided tour, please get in touch with the Brew Team at hello.brewprojects@gmail.com to discuss a personal tour.

Brew Projects are working with the support of Lincoln BIG, Lincolnshire Co-op and The University of Lincoln. This project was only made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

The exhibition will be organised to rigorously meet government protocol and to ensure the safety of visitors in light of COVID-19 developments. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Brew Projects team at hello.brewprojects@gmail.com for more information.