How a Coffee Chat Sparked a Virtual Museum That Changed Everything! Discover the Museum of Other Realities
Robin Stethem, co-founder and CEO of the Museum of Other Realities (MOR) shared how a coffee chat turned into a platform showcasing unique art and fostering social interaction in virtual spaces.
Hello, my dear friends!
It’s Samira, a VR researcher and art enthusiast. It was an unexpected gap in February but don’t worry. I am here with a new story of an XR ART or as I call it XRT project.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robin Stethem, co-founder and CEO of the Museum of Other Realities (MOR). We dived into the fascinating journey of how the museum came to be, starting from a shared interest in virtual reality. Robin shared how a coffee chat turned into a vision for a platform that not only showcases unique art but also fosters social interaction in virtual spaces. We discussed the challenges they faced while launching the project and what makes MOR stand out, particularly its focus on innovative 3D art experiences that go beyond traditional exhibitions. Let’s dive in.
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