The Lightbox program ended on July 31, 2022. All associated projects have been retired and are no longer supported.
3D interactive virtual Lightbox Gallery web app
Virtual Lightbox Gallery is a collaboration tool for Harvard Art Museums to inspire collaborators and overcome the challenges in project development at Lightbox Gallery. The interactive 3D web app serves as a platform for both remote and local collaborators to view and test their digital projects in the virtual gallery by entering a URL. The app also provides 12 sample projects and allows users to explore and interact in order to gain deeper understanding of the abilities and possibilities of Lightbox Gallery.
Lightbox Gallery is a new digital technology-based gallery in Harvard Art Museums. It is built as an open-ended platform and targets a variety of uses such as presenting digital artworks, supporting collaborative projects, and hosting experimental courses. Although the gallery is equipped with various cutting-edge technology infrastructure and features infinite possibilities, the open-ended setting often confuses people and creates a barrier in collaboration and imagining the space.
In order to let project collaborators learn more about the capabilities and possible uses of Lightbox Gallery, we built the Virtual Lightbox Gallery web app in August 2015. It utilizes Web 3D technologies to provide users the look and feel of the Gallery, as well as featured digital installations in a 3D space. Collaborators not only can select and view various Lightbox projects, but also interact with the selected projects on the virtual video wall just like they do in the physical gallery.
Note: Using Chrome or Firefox to explore the web app is suggested. The web app may not work on computers/laptops without graphic cards/drivers supporting WebGL.