How can new technologies help preserve artworks, and how can they be used to make museum visits more interactive? These questions are the focus of a project by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. On December 9 and 10, 2024, an exhibition in Rotkreuz will allow visitors to experience the blurring boundaries between the virtual and real worlds.
Almost everyone is familiar with Edvard Munch’s world-famous painting The Scream. While one version is typically accessible, two remain stored in darkness to prevent excessive fading caused by factors like light and humidity. The conservation of such artworks, as well as other cultural objects, presents a significant challenge. A research team from the “Immersive Realities Research Lab” at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is exploring the potential of the latest technologies to both preserve such invaluable artworks and make them accessible to the public. This work takes place within the PERCEIVE project (Perceptive Enhanced Realities of Colored Collections through Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Experiences).
The researchers are also examining how artificial intelligence and virtual reality can make museum visits more interactive and engaging. For the first time, they will demonstrate these technologies in action at an exhibition on the Zug-Rotkreuz campus. At five interactive stations, visitors will experience the merging of the virtual and real worlds:
“Our exhibition reimagines the traditional museum or gallery visit as an exploratory journey, where the act of moving between exhibits is just as important as the artworks themselves,” says HSLU project leader Arthur Clay. The goal is to make the interplay of art, science, and technology tangible for visitors while deepening their connection to cultural heritage.
The PERCEIVE Exhibition
When: December 9 and 10, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Informatics, Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1, Building B (Ground Floor, 1st and 2nd Floors), 6343 Rotkreuz
Several guided tours will be offered, each leading small groups through the various stations. Each tour lasts approximately one hour, with four tours scheduled per day:
Tour 1: 9:30 to 10:30
Tour 2: 11:00 to 12:00
Tour 3: 13:00 to 14:00
Tour 4: 14:30 to 15:30
Reception and Presentation of the VR Models for the Open Space Museum:
When: December 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Where: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Informatics, Immersive Realities Center, Suurstoffi 12, 6343 Rotkreuz
Reservation Options:
Tours can be reserved in the following ways:
1. Online Booking:
Access the Google form
2. Direct Contact:
Reserve a tour by contacting:
Arthur Clay
PERCEIVE Project Coordinator
Email: arthur.clay@hslu.ch
⚠️Due to limited availability, early reservations are recommended to secure your preferred time.
Media Contact:
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Informatics
Prof. Arthur Clay, Senior Research Associate
Phone: +41 41 349 31 46
Email: arthur.clay@hslu.ch
About PERCEIVE
The PERCEIVE project is funded by the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe” with nearly 3.8 million euros. The project aims to create a new way of perceiving, preserving, and exhibiting European cultural heritage, focusing on five key areas: color changes in classical sculptures, paintings, textiles, and historical photographs, as well as the preservation and presentation of “Born Digital Art.” Since Switzerland is not currently part of “Horizon,” the funding contribution of 940,000 Swiss francs for HSLU is covered by the Swiss government. PERCEIVE began in early 2023 and is planned to conclude in 2026. In addition to the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), project partners include the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Italy, the Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH) in Greece, the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD in Germany, and the MUNCH Museum in Norway. A total of 11 institutions from eight countries are involved.
More Information: PERCEIVE’s website
