Lost Hood | K.O. Productions

Lost Hood by K.O. Productions is a location-based narrative that uses AR and GPS localisation, where participants are guided through the Spuistraat in Amsterdam. It begins with a scavenger hunt inspired by the Kabouterbeweging (1970s Gnome protest movement), gradually revealing the city as a canvas of graffiti, street art and political intervention. During the experience, the participants explore safe spaces, meet the squatters’ movement and witness the coronation riots. They symbolically disable overflying drones with flowers from lost flora. Although initially tied to the Amsterdam location, the project is designed to be adapted to the local context of other cities. The artistic direction for this realisation phase is in the hands of Abner Preis. Theo Tegelaers and Erik Kessels provide support in communication and reach. Studio Zesbaans handles the technical development of the app and the AR experience. Archive material for the app comes from the photo archive of Bert Verhoef, Amsterdam Museum, city archive and Beeld&Geluid.