Art: A Virtual Season

For visionaries and idealists who ooze creative imagination, that relish immersing in brilliant ideas - self isolation would mean to be cut off from their deep search for the true definition of knowledge and skill.

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As the governments across the globe encourage "social distancing" in the fight against coronavirus, we face the prospect of being told to stay at home for many months. Even to an introvert who welcomes solitude, long term self-isolation brings implications to anyone's mental well being. The thought of what embodies personality and interests being stripped away inevitably leads to uncertainty and gloom. To my delight and sincere gratitude, organisations and individuals alike have brought all things that upskill and inspire (most at their own expense) straight to our home.

Museums Around The World With Google

NGV, a place I regularly visit to be engaged and educated has opened it's virtual doors to experience exhibitions from home with their interactive virtual self-guided tours, and it could not make me happier. Exhibitions like KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness was one of my most recent (physical) visits, but now I look forward to many more from the safety of my home.

Museums going virtual doesn't end here! Ever wanted to visit a museum around the world? Now you can get from your home. I've curated a list of museums, that in partnership with Google allows visitors to see all that wander from home. Check out the complete list here.

Adobe Summit

Adobe Summit is the digital experience conference that has now gone digital. Each year Adobe runs summits in England and Las Vegas that provides the opportunity to hear insights from leaders in their fields and discover new product innovations. I, for one, was unable to attend the event since I live in Melbourne, Australia, so to get the opportunity to watch all the keynote speakers online and for free is quite remarkable.

Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet has launched a cinema-quality digital season bringing full-length performances to Australians at home. With The Sleeping Beauty as their debut launching Sunday 5th of April. The music, choreography, costume and designs - all things to inspire and impress anyone.

Filmmaker Gary Hustwit

Along with artworks and museums that have gone digital, filmmaker Gary Hustwit—famed for titles Helvetica, Objectified, Urbanized, and Rams—will be streaming his documentaries for free for the world to enjoy. The director explained, "I’ve decided to stream my films for free to viewers stuck indoors, anywhere in the world." A fantastic opportunity for any designer to watch or re-watch some of the most significant design based movies of all time.

What are some of the virtual resources out there that you have come across? Whether it's theatre, an exhibition, a good book or a conference, never stop cultivating the appreciation of artistic excellence.

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