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Daily Record
06-08-2025
- Daily Record
Ayrshire museum added to Bloomberg app so global visitors can view exhibitions
Girvan's McKechnie Institute has been added to the Bloomberg Connects app so more people can view its collections. An Ayrshire museum has been added to a global app to allow more people to view some of the area's rich heritage and history. Girvan 's McKechnie Institute is the latest of South Ayrshire Council 's museums and galleries to be added to the Bloomberg Connects app and website. Bloomberg Connects is a free, digital guide that allows users to explore content from a variety of cultural organisations across the world. Whether exploring in person or enjoying from the comfort of your home, Bloomberg Connects offers users an engaging way to experience Girvan's unique history and evolving exhibitions on display at the McKechnie Institute. The McKechnie Institute guide provides an in-depth insight into Girvan's fascinating past and highlights key exhibitions within the museum and gallery including the permanent displays in its 'Pillar Room'. App users will be able to explore the history of key focal points of the town including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Ailsa Craig and its renowned granite, a Victorian apartment with lounge and bedroom and local geology, fossils and wildlife. South Ayrshire Council depute leader and portfolio holder for tourism, culture and rural affairs, Cllr Alec Clark, said: 'Girvan is incredibly rich in culture and history and the addition of the McKechnie Institute to the Bloomberg app and website will ensure users across the globe can enjoy learning about the town's fantastic heritage whether in person or online. 'The introduction of this is a prime example of how our museums and galleries can reap the benefits of technology to showcase and provide an in-depth insight into the fascinating collections, artworks and past displays all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.'
Bangkok Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
App to promote Thai heritage
A memorandum of understanding with Thai Media Fund (TMF) and Imagineear (Thailand) Co Ltd will support the development, co-distribution and integration of immersive media content in promoting Thailand's rich cultural heritage through a philanthropic project called Bloomberg Connects, under a signing ceremony Tuesday. This initiative will launch a project aimed at bringing Thailand's diverse cultural heritage to a global audience via the Bloomberg Connects cultural app. This project, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is said to offer a unique opportunity for Thai cultural sites to gain international exposure, free of charge. It will also empower Thai multimedia professionals through training, ensuring the creation of high-quality content that truly showcases the nation's rich history and vibrant traditions. The initiative also promotes education, tourism and cultural diplomacy that helps reinforce the nation's position as a leading custodian of cultural richness and creativity, said Adrian Apperley, business development director for Asia Pacific at Imagineear (Thailand) Co Ltd. "We are truly honoured to partner with the Thai Media Fund on this important initiative," said Mr Apperley. "This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to showcase Thailand's extraordinary cultural heritage on a global stage. Through Bloomberg Connects, we believe we can elevate the stories, voices, and traditions that define Thai identity, making them accessible to people around the world,'' he said. The signing of this MOU underscores a shared commitment to cultural preservation, international storytelling, and innovation in media, he said. Imagineer and Bloomberg Connects are committed to working closely with local cultural stakeholders, artists, and institutions to develop high-quality, engaging content that will serve both domestic and international audiences.
Euronews
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'The Gates' revived in AR and Exhibition
In February 2005, Central Park was transformed into an orange-hued wonderland, as 7,503 gates with flowing fabric panels lined the park's walkways. The installation, which spanned 23 miles (37 kilometres), attracted an estimated four million visitors. Critics had mixed opinions on the work at the time, with some dismissing it as a "visual one-liner", while others saw it as a homage to the park's historical design. Despite this, 'The Gates' became an iconic moment in the city's art history. In Central Park, visitors can now step into an interactive augmented reality (AR) experience that lets them relive the feeling of walking beneath the orange fabric panels. Available through the Bloomberg Connects app, this immersive AR journey – developed by the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, Dirt Empire, and Superbright – allows users to see digital replicas of the gates in real-time, synced with their surroundings. Users can scan signage along marked paths to unlock content about 'The Gates' and the artists' journey. Igal Nassima, founder of Superbright Studios, explains the magic of the AR experience: "When it's sunny, the fabric will appear bright and glowing, matching the sunlight's direction based on where you are in the park. This makes the digital Gates feel more in tune with the real-world surroundings." The interactive component highlights the artists' original goal to ensure that their works were never "redone" or permanently reconstructed. 'Christo and Jeanne-Claude never wanted to have their projects redone,' says Vladimir Yavachev, director of operations for the foundation. 'You can see it again with your phones.' Beyond the park itself, at The Shed in Manhattan, the exhibition 'Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City' explores the artists' legacy through drawings, models, and a scale model of Central Park. The exhibition also highlights 13 other unrealised proposals for New York from the 1960s, shedding light on the duo's ambitious vision and deep connection to the city. Patricia E. Harris of Bloomberg Philanthropies reflects on the lasting impact of 'The Gates', noting: 'It was a labour of love for the artists, and now, 20 years later, we have an opportunity to use technology to connect audiences with the artwork and celebrate its collaborative spirit with a new generation.' Pascal Roulin, curator of the exhibition, highlights the goal of reaching new audiences: 'We are presenting the story to a new generation that was not in New York in 2005 and might have no idea that it had happened.' Christo and Jeanne-Claude are celebrated for their monumental temporary art installations that transformed iconic landmarks. Among their other famous works are 'Wrapped Reichstag' (1995), which enveloped Berlin's parliament in shimmering fabric; and their posthumous work ' L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped' (2021), which saw the historic monument draped in 25,000 square metres of material.
CBS News
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
'The Gates' return to NYC's Central Park 20 years later, but in a new form
NEW YORK - The Gates art installation in Central Park made quite a mark on New York City back in 2005. They're back 20 years later, but this time in augmented reality. The Gates was a site-specific work of art by the duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude. There were 7,503 gates along 23 miles of footpaths throughout the park. A panel of saffron colored fabric hung from each 16-foot-high gate for just 16 days in February 2005. It cost about $21 million at the time. The Gates in Central Park 2025 Now, there's a commemorative exhibit on display at The Shed in Hudson Yards and, starting Wednesday, there's the augmented reality experience in the park. Here's how it works. When you get to Central Park, open the Bloomberg Connects app on your phone, look for a display with a QR code and scan it. You will soon find yourself in the public art installation from 2005. "We have the photographs and we have the film footage. This is (a) more interactive and more (on site) record of how the project looked," said Vladimir Yavachev, the director of projects for Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The Gates in 2005 Those who worked on the original Gates project pointed out it's a significant part of the city's history after the 9/11 attacks. "The city was still recovering from that time and it was a really incredible moment to see everyone come out into the park to connect with one another," said Megan Sheekey of Bloomberg Associates. "In the newspapers during the project, which said it was so nice to see for the first time New Yorkers look up and enjoy, post 9/11," Yavachev told CBS News New York. Both hope New Yorkers of all ages are happy to see The Gates resurgence. "It was an incredibly meaningful project," Sheekey said. "For those of us that have nostalgia for the original project, it's a great celebration of that time but also for the next generation, I think it really is a testament to the power of public art."
