How to simulate [AR]T that's closer to reality?

Ever imagined if invisible ink was a viable mode of expression at all heritage sites? And not just confined to the walls and structures but scalable across the available canvas of public spaces? Think [AR]T…the concept that was first introduced by Apple; curates and features augmented reality art by a select few performance artists in a series of guided walks through the Central Park in Manhattan.

Point your iPhone towards the skyline and experience open-air installations on your phone’s screen.

What you see is words appearing in the sky, picking shapes and colors from the nature and fading into oblivion!

[AR]T Goes Live

Now, a Kochi based AR designer has meaningfully adapted this concept into an app that will enable anyone to leave imprints of poetry or a personal message into the vastness of the environment around, which in turn can be virtually viewed by anyone else days later.

The idea has cropped up as “Air Poetry” with an intent to give voice to the silent support behind any social/ political cause, without worrying about personal safety. Think of it as graffiti that uses urban spaces to visually map self experiences and contemporary narratives on walls and buildings.

Be it anarchy or staunch stewardship, it has ingrained itself into the popular culture of many countries through decades. However, this "underground art movement" often witnesses rampant use of profanity. That's where algorithms take over by incorporating several filters into the app's ecosystem in order to limit the use of inappropriate language that may hurt human sentiments.

I truly support the initiative of "Air Poetry", and would hope to see an alternate channel of communication grow to fruition beyond the influences of powerful media

App on Google Play that lets you lets you participate in displaying solidarity with simple and light poetry

This application gives you the opportunity to support peace and unity wherever in the world you are. Give it a try!

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