‘Immersive Horizons: Blurring the Creative Frontiers between Virtual and Material Worlds’

The special issue ‘Immersive Horizons: blurring the creative frontiers between virtual and material worlds’, presents a collection of articles from RE:SOURCE – The 10th International Conference on the Histories of Media Art, Science and Technology held in Venice in 2023. This edition focused on the intersection of media art history with the ongoing climate emergency, exploring new perspectives on resources and archival methods. In this framework, this collection focuses on the emergence of the virtual world as a significant force in contemporary society, blurring the boundaries between physical and digital realities. Authors have seized this opportunity to redefine perception and representation, challenging conventional notions of identity and connectivity. Through diverse approaches, ranging from telematic artworks to virtual reality experiences, the issue explores the transformative potential of immersive technologies in shaping artistic expression and cultural discourse, aiming to encourage experimentation and provoke meaningful conversations about art and technology.