A Boston Museum is Showing Stolen Pieces in Its 'Hacking the Heist' Exhibit
Justin Lam — March 26, 2018 — Art & Design
References: bostonglobe & psfk
Cuseum, a company focused on utilizing augmented reality to improve museum experiences, is collaborating with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to showcase the Hacking the Heist exhibit. In March 1990, thieves broke into the museum and stole 13 paintings, worth an estimated $500 million, that have never been recovered. Cuseum is hoping to showcase these stolen pieces in the museum through AR technology in an attempt to restore the missing beauty from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
The Hacking the Heist exhibit is set to mark the 28th anniversary of the heist and was designed for smartphones and tablets using Apple’s ARKit. Visitors to the museum will be able to see these missing pieces -- once they've downloaded the Cuseum app -- in empty frames at the museum found in their original locations. While AR exhibits at museums are nothing new, the Hacking the Heist exhibit utilizes AR tech in an interesting way to commemorate history and showcase artworks that may forever be lost.
The Hacking the Heist exhibit is set to mark the 28th anniversary of the heist and was designed for smartphones and tablets using Apple’s ARKit. Visitors to the museum will be able to see these missing pieces -- once they've downloaded the Cuseum app -- in empty frames at the museum found in their original locations. While AR exhibits at museums are nothing new, the Hacking the Heist exhibit utilizes AR tech in an interesting way to commemorate history and showcase artworks that may forever be lost.
Trend Themes
1. AR Museum Exhibits - Augmented reality technology can be utilized by museums to showcase missing or stolen artworks, providing an immersive and educational experience for visitors.
2. Ar-enhanced Historical Exhibits - Historical exhibits can utilize augmented reality to create immersive and interactive experiences for visitors, bringing the past to life in a new and engaging way.
3. Ar-based Art Restoration - Augmented reality technology can be used to restore lost or damaged artworks, allowing museums and galleries to showcase the pieces as they were originally intended to be seen.
Industry Implications
1. Museums and Galleries - The use of augmented reality technology can enhance visitor experience and provide new ways to showcase exhibits and artwork.
2. Historical Sites - Augmented reality technology can be used to create immersive experiences at historical sites, making them more engaging and informative for visitors.
3. Art Conservation and Restoration - The use of augmented reality technology can aid in the restoration of damaged or lost artwork, enabling museums and galleries to showcase these pieces in their original form.
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