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» Virtual reality is offering timely narratives on race, diversity and culture by centering the perspectives of people of color Virtual reality is offering timely narratives on race, diversity and culture by centering the perspectives of people of color Grace Dean,Tola OnanugaFeb 21, 2021, 21:21 IST Kilito Chan/Getty Images Developers are using virtual reality to recreate both historic and everyday events, and allow users to hear and experience different perspectives. Some experiences are designed to encourage people to look at their own behavior, while others tell lesser-heard stories. On...

Kilito Chan/Getty Images Beyond borders In the UK, immersive technology is also being used to highlight the experiences of people from all backgrounds and ensure their voices are being heard.  One timely example of this is The CreativeXR program, which is run by Digital Catapult and Arts Council England, and features a varied range of VR and AR-based stories, many of which have been created by people of color. Blood Speaks: Maya – The Birth of a Superhero, Munkination, SONG, and A Place to Be are among these inventive offerings. Some can be accessed using ...

By Jake Bickerton2020-12-15T14:04:00+00:00 Each project utilises extended reality (XR) to attempt to realise new forms of storytelling and entertainment. Digital Catapult and Arts Council England have selected 20 ‘cultural experiences’ using extended reality immersive technology (XR) to receive funding, mentorship and technical support to “realise new forms of art, storytelling and entertainment.” The 20 experiences were revealed at the CreativeXR Showcase and Market at the beginning of this month, having been whittled down from 260 applications for the programme. CreativeXR is run ...