Geometries of Power



"Geometries of Power" is a multi-user online 3D world that uses
the interactive characteristics of space, geometry and sound
to question concepts of power and control. 

Shared event VRML technology enables participants
to collaboratively create a visual environment in real time.

It was developed during a workshop on
Interactive 3D Virtual Reality Environments
at the Bauhaus-University in Weimar, Germany.

Geometries of Power has been used in 2 online events:
Fusion02

December 6, 2002 between:
  • Bauhaus University
    Weimar, Germany

  • UCLA
    Los Angeles, USA
Boston Cyberarts Festival >>

May 1, 2005 between:
  • Goethe-Institut Boston
    Boston, USA

    Hosted by: Tamiko Thiel


  • programangels/Lothringer13 >>
    Munich, Germany

    Hosted by:
    Daniel Fischer and Peter Graf

  • Screenshots >>


"Geometries of Power" is online and can be experienced by anyone a fast Internet connection and the following equipment:

  • Windows98, WindowsME, Windows2000, WindowsXP
  • Internet Explorer 5.5+
  • Installation of the blaxxun Contact 5.1 browser (PC only!) Free download:
    blaxxun Contact 5.3


Interaction:

  • Drag thumbnails from the lower right picture window into the 3D world.
  • Some of them will map to buildings; others will appear in front of you.
  • You can deconstruct those in front of you by clicking and dragging on them.

Navigation:

  • Use the arrow keys to move forward/backward or turn left/right.
  • OR: move with a left-click-and-drag from the middle of the window outward.


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