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# Sorry, museum security guards, now we can touch the paintings (sort of)
- URL: https://www.killscreen.com/haptic-tech-lets-viewers-touch-and-listen-paintings/
- Published: 2014-02-14T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-17T16:26:18.000Z
- Description: “Into the Frame” is a project by researchers at Middlesex University on display at the Red Gallery in London’s Shoreditch neighborhood. The futuristic installation allows viewers (or rather, experiencers) of a painting to immerse themselves in the work through touch and sound, extending past the typ
- Author: Psfk
- Tags: News, Art, haptic, PSFK, Virtual Reality, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-26 09:39

[“Into the Frame”](http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/news-events/news/Into-the-Frame.aspx?ref=killscreen.com) is a project by researchers at [Middlesex University](http://www.mdx.ac.uk/?ref=killscreen.com) on display at the [Red Gallery](http://www.redgallerylondon.com/?ref=killscreen.com) in London’s Shoreditch neighborhood. The futuristic installation allows viewers (or rather, experiencers) of a painting to immerse themselves in the work through touch and sound, extending past the typical purely visual experience.

Creative Directors in Residence at the University, [Florian Dussopt](http://www.floriandussopt.com/?ref=killscreen.com) and Nick Phillips, collaborated with the School of Science and Technology as well as sound specialist [Dave Hunt](http://davehuntaudio.com/?ref=killscreen.com) and artist [Paul West](http://www.saatchiart.com/paulmwest?ref=killscreen.com) to create the unique installation. As visitors hold onto and move the pen-shaped device, the textures in the painting are mimicked through the amount of resistance given. A 3D sound installation surrounding the visitor simultaneously relays the sounds present in the painting, such as splashing when the user “touches” theYou w water.

The technology could potentially be used for neuro-rehabilitation in the future, specifically with spatial processing. The exhibit is on display at Red Gallery until February 5th. See it in action in the clip below:

Source, Images: [Digital Arts](http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/interactive-design/interactive-painting-lets-visitors-hear-feel-art/?ref=killscreen.com)

*[This post](http://www.psfk.com/2014/02/haptic-paintings.html?ref=killscreen.com#!vhSER) was originally written by [Kristen Nozell](http://www.psfk.com/author/kristen-nozell?ref=killscreen.com) for* [PSFK](http://www.psfk.com/?ref=killscreen.com).