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The next generation of art, culture and social interaction will be expressed through mediums that blend the physical and digital worlds \u2014 also known as mixed reality. And we envision the people leading this movement to be creatives from all backgrounds. As part of our ongoing investment in the creative community, we\u2019re launching Meta House at <\/span>Art Basel<\/span><\/a> in Miami from December 1-3, showcasing mixed reality experiences, live performances by Doja Cat, first-time GRAMMY nominee <\/span>GloRilla<\/span><\/a> and more, plus installations by emerging artists <\/span>COVL<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>YONK<\/span><\/a> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI 100% believe the metaverse will become a space for artists because, as artists, we\u2019re constantly having to think about the future and carrying the responsibility of telling the past, present, and future in that sense.\u201d \u2013 COVL<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n COVL, a next-gen Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist, collaborated with us on <\/span>Nuevo Norte<\/span><\/i> (New North), a virtual world that pays homage to COVL\u2019s roots while playing into her organic, psychedelic artistic style. COVL will also extend <\/span>Nuevo Norte<\/span><\/i> into an AR mural on display in Meta House. COVL worked with Meta\u2019s Spark AR team to add a layer of interactivity to the artwork, which can be viewed through the camera on Instagram and Facebook. This was COVL\u2019s first time using AR and VR as art mediums.<\/span><\/p>\n Just as Art Basel celebrates both traditional and innovative forms of art, we brought together COVL and other emerging artists and activists in our fifth installment of our <\/span>Metaverse Culture Series<\/span><\/a>. In a mini documentary called <\/span>Tercera Cultura<\/span><\/i> (third culture), they discuss how the Latinx community can both preserve and advance their diverse culture in new ways, and make progress towards equity on a range of levels. The film features:<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re also collaborating with Dutch artist duo and recent <\/span>\u201cAre We There Yet?\u201d<\/span><\/a> guests, YONK who will host an immersive VR workshop on Thursday 12\/1 at 12PM EST, to show students and guests how VR can be used for creative expression.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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