As the development of new digital technologies matures, extended reality has become increasingly ubiquitous with the emergence of virtual galleries, digital sculptures, and enhanced artistic expressions. Immersive technologies are changing the way we perceive reality, integrating the digital world with the physical world in real-time. Layering on a personal, cultural, and a new power structure onto the urban landscape, how have VR and the metaverse altered artistic expressions and production, and changed our perception of materiality? Through the creation of fully immersive 3D environments we have also given rise to a new audience dynamic. With the embedding of provocative digital experiences in our everyday lives, the panel of artists and experts shares their views on the symbiotic relationships between artists, designers, technologists, and the audience.