National Gallery

During COVID-19, travel restrictions left galleries and artists disconnected from audiences. The ASEAN Sculpture Gardens launched a virtual experience to allow people to explore sculptures remotely, with interactive displays set up in the physical gallery to enhance the experience for local visitors.

Problem Statement

Travel limitations reduced physical access to the ASEAN Sculpture Gardens, impacting both artists' visibility and visitors' cultural engagement. The challenge was to create a virtual experience mirroring in-person visits.

Primary Users

Cultural Tourists – Interested in exploring Southeast Asian art remotely due to travel restrictions.
Educators & Students – Seeking engaging, curriculum-supportive content for art education.
Art Institutions & Curators – Aiming to maintain visibility and public access to exhibitions.

Goals

Replicate the Gallery Experience Virtually – Deliver an immersive, interactive 3D tour that mirrors an in-person visit.
Maintain Artist Visibility – Ensure sculptures and artist narratives reach a global audience.
Ensure Accessibility Across Devices – Create a smooth, responsive platform for desktops, tablets.
Enrich with Educational Content – Integrate contextual insights to support learning and deeper appreciation of the artworks.

Solution

We created a virtual 3D gallery tour enabling users to:

Navigate through a realistic 3D space.
View sculptures in 360° with zoom and rotation.
Access interactive panels featuring artist biographies, historical context, and cultural significance.
Explore multimedia overlays to enhance the storytelling of each sculpture.

Additionally, interactive kiosks were installed in the physical gallery to:

Enhance local visitor experiences.
Provide deeper, tech-enhanced exploration of artworks.