Workshop for creative young people: graffiti meets augmented reality!

Workshop for creative young people: graffiti meets augmented reality!

Lern- und Forschungszentrum Odenwald, Deutschland - What happens in the field of modern art? On January 17 and 18, 2026, an exciting workshop will take place in the Odenwald learning and research center, which brings young creative minds together. The event deals with the current trends of street art, graffiti, artificial intelligence and Augmented Reality. The workshop is aimed at young people and young adults aged 14 to 21 and is completely free of charge!

Participants: Inside, a maximum of 15 people can look forward to a maximum number of participants, whereby the registration is made according to the principle of "First come, first served". Important: Registration by December 21, 2025!

content of the workshop

The workshop conveys a variety of skills that are essential in today's art scene. These include:

• digital creativity and image generation
• 3D modeling
• Creation of own graffiti and art motifs
• Development of AR experiences that are projected onto the existing

The best thing about it? At the end of the event there is a final exhibition to which family, friends and the audience are invited. A perfect opportunity to present your own works!

But what makes this art form so special? The development of graffiti from the streets to the digital world opens up completely new perspectives. According to Havocmind, graffiti has changed from purely physical artistry to a digital phenomenon through technological progress. Artists use digital tools and social media to enlarge their reach beyond the local neighborhood. Augmented Reality (AR) plays a key role in enriching traditional graffiti with interactive elements. With the help of smartphones and AR glasses, viewers can now experience the works of art in a completely new dimension and even interact with them.

One of the more concise application examples is the “Gif-Ti” project, in which street artists Insa worked in cooperation with the AR platform Layar to create animated wall paintings. Such projects show how artists can expand the limits of their creativity with AR and offer new opportunities to transport their messages.

ar: A new dimension for artists

augmented reality is not only important for graffiti artists. The technology enables artists: in general, to share their visions and to create immersive, interactive experiences. Plugxr emphasizes how Ar-art is gained in importance in various environments, from schools to museums and is considered to be an inexpensive way to present art. The great thing is that artists can add AR to their work without programming knowledge.

interactive art installations are another area that is revolutionized by the integration of AR. Spectators can interact with the works of art through mobile apps and thus experience a more emotional connection to art. This innovation not only makes creativity sprout, but also makes existing works more interesting by adding new dimensions and meanings.

Finally, it can be said: The merger of graffiti, street art and technology leads to an exciting redefinition of art, which is more dynamic and inclusive than ever. The workshop in January 2026 is a great opportunity to be part of this exciting development. Who knows, maybe one of the participants will be the next big name in the AR future scene!

For more information about the workshop and for registration, looks at bistummainz.de. For deeper insights into the connection of graffiti and technology, read Havocmind. And to find out how AR art is completely transformed, visits plugxr.