Virtual Office

Virtual Office was a series of workshops in the field of digital culture, providing reflection on new forms of participation in online art and culture. It was a platform for exchange of digital inspirations and practical experimentation with web-based activities. 

The pandemic caused (if not imposed) a digital transformation in many areas, including culture and art. The promise brought by the early Internet is resonating anew: an egalitarian, inclusive, accessible, public, shared space. However, in practice technologies are neither inclusive nor – after a year with the pandemic – exciting. The paradox of new media (“what’s new will soon be obsolete”) meets the digital fatigue of months-long online communication. 

The series of four Virtual Office online workshops refers to four respective BWA exhibitions and various technologies/tools: multimedia stories, audio, artificial intelligence and augmented reality. 

Each workshop consisted of a theoretical part – prepared by the curator, Anna Desponds – and a practical one, presented by invited guests. Together with the participants and under the supervision of the four moderators, we attempted a closer look at solutions which might allow a broader exhibition perspective, expanding it to include digital space and experimentation with different tools or media. 

The workshops resulted in a digital mind map presenting themes brought up during the meetings. 

Meetings: 

Curator: Anna Desponds 

Production: Ganna Grudnytska

The activity was part of the project Common Aspirations Office. Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sport, Culture Promotion Fund. Co-financed by the Municipality of Wrocław.