What Is Virtual Art – Volume 1

Where Tradition Ignites Innovation

Experience "WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART – VOLUME 1," the latest immersive exhibition from Virtual Museum of Virtual Art, following its acclaimed debut at Raindance 2023.

Curated by the visionary Jessien Huang, this captivating exhibition and narrative dive deep into the vibrant world of virtual art, showcasing the groundbreaking work of four visionary artists:

  • Zeng Chen reimagines Shadow Play

  • Polaris transforms Theatrical Scenery

  • Li Tianzhi reinvents the Pop-Up Book

  • ReVerse Butcher deconstructs Collage

Drawing inspiration from diverse traditional art forms, these artists unveil their exquisite virtual creations, offering unique insights into their creative processes and inspiring broader interdisciplinary exploration.

EXPLORE EXQUISITE ART IN VRCHAT

The world is public on VRChat. The self-guided tour through this innovative art exhibition will take approximately 60-90 minutes. Jump in and experience it with friends!

You'll need a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond. Simply download VRChat and create an account. Once you’re inside VRChat in your headset, search for ‘WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART - VOLUME 1’ in the WORLDS tab. Alternatively, you can launch the world directly via your web browser.

EXCLUSIVE LIVE Q&A WITH THE CURATOR & ARTISTS IN VRCHAT

Join us for an exclusive live Q&A session in VRChat with the visionary curator Jessien Huang and the talented artists behind 'WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART - VOLUME 1': Polaris and ReVerse Butcher. Tickets are limited due to high demand and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book your ticket and mark your calendar:

  • Europe:

    • Sunday, June 8th, 3pm-4pm BST (UK) / 4pm-5pm CET / 6pm-7pm EET - Book Your Ticket

  • North American:

    • Sunday, 8th June, 10am-11am ET / 9am-10am CT / 8am-9am MT / 7am-8am PT - Book Your Ticket

  • Asia:

  • Australia:

You'll need a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.

Get Ready: Once you've secured your ticket, please download VRChat and create your account well in advance. To enter the exclusive Q&A, please follow the specific joining instructions detailed on the registration page.

CREDITS

Director, Curator and World Creator: Jessien

Featured Artists: Zeng Chen (Shadow Play), Polaris (Theatrical Scenery), Li Tianzhi (Pop-Up Book) and ReVerse Butcher (Collage)

Academic Consultants: Cao Shenmeizi and Hu Runze

Technical Consultant: lox9973

English Translator: Yun Tianni

Trailer: luoyvzhuxiong

Art Experience | Runtime: 60-90 mins | Platform: VRChat (PCVR)

Award Nomination: Best Art Experience