When art plays with illusions

Livia Marin plays with the concept of deceptive perceptions of reality by using an unexpected material to imitate the properties of another one, such as in this work, where a broken teapot pours out into a "liquid" form.

With the installation Richie's Plank Experience, visitors embark on a virtual reality trip. Walking on a plank above the roofs of an animated city while wearing VR glasses, they look upon the abyss. The installation, combining elements of reality and simulation, is part of the "Thrill of Deception" exhibition on show at the Kunsthalle Munich.

Daniel Crooks traveled through different locations in Australia for his video work titled Phantom Ride. The film still above is part of a 20-minute video that offers an imaginary journey through space and time. The camera always follows central tracks, while portals revealing different landscapes open and close.

Canadian artist Even Penny's works rely on 3D photography which he then uses to create realistic-looking sculptures. His focus is on the human body and how it is perceived. He often uses himself as a model, as in the work pictured here.

In this work by Hans Peter Reuter, different shades of blue are painted in a symmetric composition with lighting effects giving the impression that it's a three-dimensional space. Yet this space does not exist; it's only a painting.

For his work, Dutch Golden Age still-life painter Evert Collier painted everyday objects in an ultra-realist style. Looking at his paintings, one almost feels like the items can be picked up.

Flemish Baroque painter Frans Cuyck van Myerop created this trompe-l'oeil still life in the 17th century. The hanging birds appear deceptively real. The painting is part of the "Thrill of Deception: From Ancient Art to Virtual Reality" exhibition, on show at the Kunsthalle Munich through January 13, 2019.