Virtual reality is rising in popularity, but are Europeans ready to integrate emerging technologies into their daily lives? We report back from this year’s VRDays Europe conference to highlight the good, the bad and the ugly side of extended reality environments.

With sheltering and social distancing measures still in place this summer, Europeans are spending more time than usual at home. Consuming cultural and artistic works is mostly happening online and through digital platforms. But how has the CCS responded to this heightened digital shift? The transition has not always been as smooth as expected.

With the pandemic still affecting Europe, we’ve adjusted to living great portions of our lives indoors. And that includes consuming culture. We examine how well the cultural and creative sector has adapted to the new demand, what cultural works are offered to consumers on digital platforms, and whether the new trend of digital consumption is likely here to stay.

The effect of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on the cultural and creative sector has been palpable and immediate. We examine how the industry is coping, and the innovations that may come of this unprecedented challenge.