INDIGENOUS ARTISTS PLATFORM
Empowering Indigenous Artists through Augmented Reality and Storytelling
toi.world™ by TOIAGENCY is a groundbreaking platform that aims to empower and promote indigenous artists by harnessing the power of augmented reality (AR) and storytelling. With its innovative AR+artist™ and AR+story™ apps, digital installations, and web-based content management system (CMS), toi.world™ offers a unique space for indigenous artists to showcase their art, share their stories, and connect with a global audience. By combining cutting-edge technology with traditional indigenous knowledge and artistic expressions, toi.world™ creates a transformative experience that bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds.
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ARTISTS
toi
1. (noun) tip, point.
Ka tae mai tōna waka ki waenganui pū o te moana, ka haere ake tōna atua i raro ka mau ki te toi o te hoe a te kaiwhakatere o tōna waka, arā ko Tūtangatakino (TWMNT 23/3/1875:65). / When he had got out into mid-ocean, his god rose from the depths and seized the point of the paddle of Tūtangatakino, the steersman of his canoe.
2. (noun) summit.
Ko Whaitiri te kuia o Tāwhaki rāua ko Karihi. Nānā rāua i tohu ki hea rāua piki ai ki te toi o ngā rangi (Te Ara 2013). / Whaitiri was the grandmother of Tāwhaki and Karihi. She instructed them on where to climb to the summit of the heavens.
3. (noun) native, indigenous, aborigine, indigene.
He toi mātou nō te moutere nei (W 1971:431). / We are indigenes of this island.
4. (noun) origin, source (of mankind).
Ki te toi o te tangata i rauhītia ai e Iomatua i Te Honoiwairua (W 1971:432). / To the source of people gathered together by Iomatua in Te Honoiwairua (The Place where the Spirits Join Together).
5. (noun) art, knowledge.
Kāti, anei tēnei o ā tātou taonga kua puta hei whakamīharotanga mā te tangata. Ko ngā momo toi e whakaata ana i tā ēnei whakatipuranga titiro ki te ao (HM 1/1997:7). / Well, this is our treasure that has appeared for people to admire. The types of art illustrate how these generations look at the world.
PLATFORM
At the core of toi.world™ is state-of-the-art technology that integrates various elements such as location, augmented reality, streaming, 3D, and 360° immersive media. Developed specifically for toi.world™ provides a robust and versatile platform for indigenous artists to create captivating and interactive experiences. This technology opens up a world of possibilities, allowing artists to transcend physical limitations and engage audiences in new and immersive ways.
AGENCY
TOI.AGENCY - an internationally focused immersive media digital development company based in Aotearoa, Australia & Turtle Island that draws on Indigenous belief systems to develop paradigm changing digital immersive media systems, blockchain and digital products and services for artists and musicians, art agents and collectors, galleries and museums, performance venues and event organisations.
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overview
ethical cloud platform
toi.world™ is an ethical cloud platform tailored to indigenous data sovereignty needs. This optional cloud storage will allow users to store their digital artefacts and content securely while maintaining ownership and control
The ethical cloud will provide transparent policies around data usage, robust security protocols, and culturally aligned principles for managing indigenous intellectual property. By offering an ethical hosting solution, toi.world™ promotes digital wellbeing for indigenous communities in alignment with its overall mission. The ethical cloud exemplifies the toi.world™ commitment to innovation that empowers indigenous peoples in the digital realm.
immersive media asset management
The toi.world™ robust CMS platform manages a full spectrum of immersive media formats to showcase indigenous cultures. Users can upload and organise 360° photos and video, photorealistic 3D models, streaming video, geospatial content, and augmented/virtual reality experiences. The intuitive interface and customised metadata fields allow for rich organisation and discovery across these media types. Usage controls, access permissions, and integrations with storage and e-commerce enable secure sharing and monetisation.
Whether touring a sacred site in 360°, inspecting a 3D artefact model up close, watching a livestream ceremony, or interacting with location-based AR stories, the CMS empowers indigenous creators with the tools to manage and distribute diverse media on their own terms. As immersive technologies continue advancing, the toi.world™ CMS will evolve as the premier destination for indigenous artists and communities to control their cultural narratives through the power of emerging media.
sdk + api + solutions
To facilitate advanced immersive experiences, toi.world™ offers a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API). These developer tools allow partners and clients to build customised augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D applications powered by the toi.world™ platform and indigenous media content. The SDK and API enable seamless integration of immersive assets into new and existing digital experiences across platforms and devices.
Whether it is an AR museum app, VR cultural experience, or 3D product visualisation, the toi.world™ tools empower developers to tap into a vast library of high-quality indigenous content. With robust support and documentation tailored to indigenous data sovereignty needs, the SDK and API make it easy to build the next generation of immersive solutions using authentic Māori and indigenous digital artefacts.