Sacred Grounds vs ByAR Texel

Sacred Grounds is an augmented reality installation by the art collective Refrakt. You need the target lightbox in order to start the experience Currently on display at: Noorderlicht Biennale, Neimeyer Factory Groningen, 12.07.–07.09.2025 The social, economic, and environmental consequences of the production of media technologies are mostly invisible in our everyday lives, yet immense. Refrakt’s augmented reality installation brings the analog effects of our digital actions into focus and encourages a critical examination of our behaviour. The installation consists of 3D models of ores which contain the most common minerals used in digital devices. The digital, free floating objects react to the user's proximity, touch or acoustic signal.

Experience the present and past of Texel and Den Helder in augmented reality! iTexel takes you interactively to noteworthy points in Den Helder and on Texel. The routes offer an additional digital experience in the form of augmented reality, photos, videos, and audio. Learn more about the VOC era on Texel and Napoleon's legacy in Den Helder. This small, powerful man comes to life and tells you more about his grand plans! On Texel, you'll pass by beautiful nature reserves where the forest ranger and birdwatcher can tell you all about the island's flora and fauna. Tip: Download your chosen route in advance on a Wi-Fi network. This way, you won't depend on an internet connection while on the go. Once the route is downloaded, it's available offline in our app. With your mobile phone's GPS and a clear route, you'll visit different points. After a brief explanation at each point, you can start the interactive experience. Learn more about Den Helder and Texel. Download the routes and get going!