Kansong Art Museum Open 365 Days: 'Bohwagak' Now Available in VR

Utilizing Naver Labs' Digital Twin Technology:
National Treasures and Chusa Works Now Viewable Online

Bohwagak and Major Collections Digitally Realized
Through Spatial Intelligence Technology

A virtual reality (VR) tour offering unrestricted access to Kansong Art Museum's Bohwagak and its main collections has opened, allowing visitors to explore them regardless of time and location.

Photo 4 VR exhibition “Cultural Protection: Our Spirit Preserved by Conviction” at Kansong Art Museum realized with Naver Labs' spatial intelligence technology. National treasures such as ‘White Porcelain with Blue Iron Underglaze and Inlaid Copper and Turquoise Decoration in Insect and Orchid Patterns’ and Chusa Kim Jeonghee's ‘Chimgye’ can be viewed online. Kansong Cultural Foundation

The Kansong Art and Culture Foundation announced on September 11 that it has launched the 'Kansong Museum VR Tour' service in collaboration with Naver Labs, enabling online viewing of the museum's exhibition spaces and major collections. Based on digital twins of the exhibition halls and artifacts built by Naver Labs, visitors can navigate the actual viewing route of Bohwagak, appreciate the artworks, and access detailed information. The service is available on both PC and mobile devices.

Traditionally, Kansong Art Museum is only open to visitors during the regular exhibitions held in spring and autumn, but the VR tour now makes it possible to visit at any time. At present, the virtual space showcases works from last spring's exhibition 'Protecting Culture: Our Spirit Preserved by Conviction.' National treasures such as the 'White Porcelain with Blue Underglaze and Inlaid Iron, Copper, and Red Overglaze Designs of Flowers and Insects' and Chusa Kim Jeonghui's 'Chimgye' can also be revisited online.

The 'Qing Dynasty Stone Lion Statue,' which was donated to China last July and has physically left the Kansong Art Museum, also remains as a digital replica. Through Naver Labs' spatial intelligence technology, precise digital data has been collected and realized in the virtual space. Outdoor relics previously difficult to access, such as the 'Goesan Octagonal Stupa-style Stele' and the 'Stone Octagonal Stupa,' are also viewable in VR.

A digital representation of Kansong Art Museum's "Qing Dynasty Stone Lion Statue," donated to China last July. Although the original has left the Kansong Art Museum, it has been preserved in a virtual space through Naver Labs' spatial intelligence technology. Kansong Art and Cultural Foundation

Naver Labs utilized its proprietary vision technology that enables three-dimensional (3D) mapping using only a smartphone camera, without the need for specialized high-precision scanners or equipment. By constructing digital twins of the spaces and exhibits and applying spatial intelligence technologies such as mapping and indoor positioning, they have realized the VR content.

The photography contest 'The Time You Shared with Kansong,' commemorating the 120th anniversary of Kansong founder Jeon Hyeong-pil's birth, will also be integrated with the VR tour. Entries of photos capturing memories related to the Kansong Art Museum will be accepted until the 23rd, and selected works will be displayed inside the VR Bohwagak like museum pieces. Personalization technology will also be implemented so that all participants, regardless of contest results, can view their own photographs in the virtual Bohwagak.

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