The Art of Spatial Illusion; Immersive Encounters between People, Media, and Place
Contemporary art, entertainment, and architecture cultures offer a growing amount of digitally mediated spatial experiences. These experiences are situated either in the metaverse – like virtual reality, or location-based in physical realms – like augmented reality, and increasingly powered by generative systems such as AI.

But are such spatially ‘immersive experiences’ a new phenomenon, and are they dependent on digital innovation?

This event brings together a panel of leading experts from different sectors including film, music, art, and cultural heritage to discuss the history and current developments of spatial illusion technologies in the digital age. The panel discussion will be preceded by an introductory talk by Professor Richard Koeck (University of Liverpool), author of The Art of Spatial Illusion (Routledge, 2024), and followed by a drinks reception.
Date: 9 May 2025, 17:00
Venue: Jesus College, Turl Street OX1 3DW
Venue Details: Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, Jesus College Oxford, Market Street, oxford
Speakers: Professor Richard Koeck (University of Liverpool), Professor François Penz (Emeritus Professor at the Architecture Department of the University of Cambridge), Hilary Knight (Independent Cultural Consultant and former Director of Digital at Tate), Dave Kay (Director of Adlib)
Organising department: Jesus College
Organiser contact email address: digitalhub@jesus.oax.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-of-spatial-illusion-tickets-1295581151099?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking email: digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk
Cost: FREE
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Jude Eades