Over at WXPN’s The Key, I chat with the legendary DJ and producer King Britt about his collaboration with mural artist Joshua Mays, which is the first mural in Philly to incorporate augmented reality. We talk about AR's unique capacity to express Afrofuturist ideas, as it opens alternative worlds not plainly visible and expands our imagination for what's possible. It is always a joy to talk with King, and I'm glad to share our conversation with you here.
King says, “Afrofuturism is the intersection of science fiction, technology, music, visual art, and literature, used to envision and empower the future of the Black community. What better way to educate people about this than through the medium of the iPhone? On top of the physical painting, there’s a whole other layer of information, a whole other world that you can access.”
Read in full at WXPN’s The Key.
King Britt, Image Courtesy of Artist.