COVID-19 lockdowns have seen exhibitions around the world go digital to increase accessibility to art lovers who can’t travel to venues. Responding to this is Acute Art, an art production firm that uses VR and AR to display works in spaces that aren’t confined to studios, galleries, or museums.

The meteoric rise in digital media and handheld technology has prompted how artists explore and use technology as a new medium to create engaging digital works of art. Using everything from AR and VR to GIFs, holograms and AI to algorithms and code, artists are expanding what consumers consider ‘art’ to be.

In the Pressing Play Deep Dive, we explore the shifting entertainment habits and expectations as a result of COVID-19, and examine how technology has become central to keeping people connected to what they love. What does this mean for the evolution of sports and entertainment?

While inclusivity and accessibility are high on the agenda for a lot of brands, many don’t know where to start. An online card game has been launched to educate brands on the gaps in their services and help them recognise the types of people they may be overlooking in their designs and products.