KEY ART-RESEARCH-EXHIBITION PROJECT • IMAGES OF IDENTITY (2020–21) This project combined the visual arts with interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences, focusing on the question of ‘identity’. To explore this theme, the conference was divided into five thematic panels, each presenting the creative perspectives of five artists exhibiting at the BPA. The exhibition and the accompanying conference ‘Our Everyday Identity’ were part of the interdisciplinary research project ‘The Question of ‘Identity’ in an Interdisciplinary Approach’. Organised by BPA, PUNO and the University of the National Commission in Krakow (UP, Poland). Side events: guided tours of the exhibition with curators, artists’ talks, an international conference and the publication of selected artworks and texts in an academic journal. VIRTUAL GALLERY A Nexus of Artistic Practice and Research Authors: Dr Justyna Gorzkowicz, Email: justyna.gorzkowicz@puno.ac.uk, ORCID: 0000-0003-1139-2137 MA Jarosław Solecki, Email: jaroslaw.solecki@puno.ac.uk, ORCID: 0000-0002-5929-2023 DARIAH Annual Event 2024, Lisbon, Portugal KEY ART PROJECTS • THE DYSTOPIA OF IMITATION (series of artworks by Jarosław Solecki, 2021–23) Supported by Arts Council England, this project evolves from a virtual installation to augmented reality (AR). It features an animated 3D sculpture inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’, blending traditional sculptural techniques with digital methods to create a generative AR art object. This project demonstrates the potential of virtual galleries and AR to broaden access to art, foster global collaboration, and democratise the art process. Side events: guided tour of the exhibition with the curator, artistic talk, e-book. • CYPRIAN NORWID’S SKETCHES (2021–23) Featuring sketches by Polish poet and artist Cyprian Norwid, this exhibition underlines the gallery’s commitment to non-commercial activities and its role as a nexus of artistic practice and research. Developed as part of the larger project ‘Norwid in Great Britain’ by PUNO, the Union of Polish Writers Abroad in London, and the University of Warsaw. Side events: guided tour of the exhibition with curators and e-book launch, research element: international conference and post-conference monograph; educational component: online lectures with young students, including presentation of a virtual exhibition, series of short documentary films tracing Norwid’s footsteps in London, telling the story of the poet’s emigrant legacy, closing symposium. INTRODUCTION Blue Point Art Gallery London (BPA) places the arts and humanities at the heart of a technologically evolving society. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artists and researchers, promoting open and accessible knowledge about culture and society. BPA brings together a diverse team skilled in the visual arts, digital technologies and humanities, enabling us to create innovative and interactive projects that engage audiences. Our expertise includes theoretical and methodological research, providing artistic and cultural anthropological context to contemporary activities, and publishing scholarly work. We see digital technology as a powerful tool for exploration and development, tailoring our projects to meet the specific needs of each initiative. This approach values the diversity of research ecosystems and artistic activities, enriching the wider research community. Our gallery serves as a small experimental platform for knowledge exchange, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. While our focus is on Polish culture, we aim to provide broad access to knowledge about heritage in an international context. Our practices have the potential for significant impact, advancing the scholarly, artistic and cultural heritage for the public interest. BPA projects are divided into three main types: artistic projects, research- exhibition projects and art-research-exhibition projects. • WAKE-UP CALL (winning posters from the 11