New technologies are changing our perception: augmented reality is extending the physical world with virtual elements; virtual reality creates an interactive virtual environment. Both are changing the underlying processes of art. Nowadays, kinetic works of art can thereby alter and reconstitute their form, character and reception. Regardless of the laws of physics, the way art is composed, staged and viewed is constantly evolving. The exhibiton Evolving Kinetics made it possible to experience works of art both analog and digitally via tablet, smartphone and VR glasses. In an age when digital terminals have long since become constant companions in our daily lives this exhibition expands the focus of the collection of kinetic art in Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen in a highly topical direction.
