Create 3D models and interactive AR experiences from cultural artifacts.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore digital preservation, augmented reality and cultural reclamation. Led by artist Chidi Nwaubani, the session covers Lidar scanning to create 3D models of artifacts and transforming these into interactive AR experiences using Snapchat’s Lens Studio. By the end, participants will gain the skills to create and share their own digital narratives, rethinking art and ownership.

About Chidi Nwaubani

Chidi is a Nigerian-British artist, designer and technologist whose work explores cultural heritage and digital innovation. He is the founder of LOOTY, a collective that uses Lidar technology to create 3D models of artifacts like the Benin Bronzes and the Rosetta Stone, transforming them into NFTs and AR/VR experiences to promote access and dialogue on restitution. His work has been featured internationally at events including 1-54 London, Art Dubai and the Venice Biennale. He is a member of Snapchat’s Lens Creator Network experimenting with XR and AR.