Augmented Reality

6 articles

Split image contrasting a traveler using AR for historical context with tourists taking disconnected selfies at a landmark.
Experiences

What Are Immersive Cultural Experiences vs Traditional Tourism?

By 2030, the augmented reality in travel and tourism market is projected to reach $152.

Elise Marrow·June 3, 2026
Ancient cultural heritage site with glowing augmented reality overlays, showcasing historical figures and architectural reconstructions, highlighting the blend of past and future.
Experiences

AR development costs for cultural heritage site accessibility

Developing a complex augmented reality (AR) experience for a cultural heritage site can cost upwards of $250,000, a price tag that places truly transformative technology out of reach for many institut

Theo Ashford·May 2, 2026
Traveler using VR headset to explore ancient ruins with holographic historical figures and AR overlays.
Experiences

How VR and AR Enhance Cultural Travel Experiences

The Anacostia Community Museum just launched 'Before the Bulldozers: Historic Southwest D.

Theo Ashford·April 27, 2026
People in a city square viewing a glowing, ethereal augmented reality art installation through their smartphones, blending digital art with physical architecture.
Experiences

A Guide to Understanding and Engaging with Augmented Reality Art Installations

Augmented reality (AR) art installations are transforming public spaces into interactive galleries, making masterpieces visible through your smartphone. This guide explores how AR art works, its cultural impact, and how to engage with this exciting new dimension of art.

Theo Ashford·April 5, 2026
A vibrant, futuristic cityscape where digital art seamlessly integrates into urban life, featuring holographic sculptures, augmented reality overlays on buildings, and people interacting with interactive digital installations.
Culture

What Is the Impact of Digital Art on Contemporary Culture? An Explainer

The profound impact of digital art on contemporary culture lies in that gap. It has escaped the white-walled gallery to become an integral, often interactive, part of our daily lives.

Theo Ashford·April 1, 2026
A person in a VR headset interacting with holographic elements, a fantastical AR creature in a park, and a Van Gogh painting integrated into the scene, showcasing immersive entertainment.
Experiences

How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Entertainment

Virtual and Augmented Reality are fundamentally reshaping entertainment, moving us from passive observation to active participation. These immersive technologies are transforming how we play, learn, and connect with culture.

Theo Ashford·April 1, 2026