Peaceful Places

An immersive, partecipatory performance

Authors

  • Margherita Landi Portsmouth University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13135/2389-6086/10003

Abstract

Peaceful Places, Margherita Landi and Agnese Lanza reimagine the hug through VR, emphasizing human connection post-pandemic. Bodies are depicted as "peaceful places", creating a safe space for experiencing proximity and fostering intimacy and empathy. Users engage in a VR experience mimicking hugs, promoting introspection and shared presence. 

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Author Biography

Margherita Landi, Portsmouth University

Margherita Landi is a choreographer, videomaker, and anthropologist. She is actually a Ph.D. student in Performance at Portsmouth University with a research titled “Embodying Absence: performative practice through XR technology”.

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Published

2024-12-19

How to Cite

Landi, M. (2024). Peaceful Places: An immersive, partecipatory performance. Mimesis Journal, 13(2), 661–662. https://doi.org/10.13135/2389-6086/10003

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): DRHA

Section

Abstract DRHA

License

Copyright (c) 2024 Margherita Landi

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