Malcolm X 60 - Art Mural

RiVR

About this app

Experience a powerful moment in history like never before.
This immersive AR app celebrates the 60th anniversary of Malcolm X’s visit to Smethwick, Birmingham, in 1965, and the striking mural that now commemorates it.

Step through an interactive AR portal and explore the stories behind the faces painted on the mural. Using a blend of vivid 3D models, archival imagery, and immersive video, you’ll uncover the history, struggles, and triumphs that shaped this pivotal time in the civil rights movement.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a local resident, or simply curious about the events that shaped modern Britain, this app offers a deeply engaging, educational, and visually stunning way to connect with the past.

Walk through a lifelike AR portal into the world of 1965

Discover untold stories behind each figure on the mural

Explore history with rich visuals, sound, and interactivity

Carry history in your hands — and see it unfold right where you stand.