A WORLD Renowned artist opened an exhibition opened at Blenheim Palace this week.

The show by American Jenny Holzer, uses augmented reality – a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world. This includes projections of words on the outside of the palace with striking messages such as "people are buried you can hear them screaming" and "however it's hurting to hold your hand in the fate of men."

The words used are gathered directly from war veterans. Ms Holzer worked in association with The Not Forgotten Association, a British charity that gathered accounts from more than fifty veterans and active military personnel. Words of Polish poet Anna ?wirszczy?ska are also featured as well as testimonies from Save the Children and Human Rights Watch, and declassified United States government documents.

Visitors attending the exhibition will also get an virtual reality app called 'OF WAR' for their smartphones or tablets which allows them to see virtual reality as well.

This is the fourth exhibition of contemporary art hosted at Winston Churchill’s birthplace, following shows by Ai Weiwei, Lawrence Weiner, and Michelangelo Pistoletto.

Michael Frahm, Director of the Blenheim Art Foundation, said: "Having initiated the conversation with Jenny almost two years ago for our 2017 programme, we couldn't be more proud to present this exhibition, featuring more than 50 works, many of which have been created specifically for Blenheim Palace. This exhibition shows how art can extend beyond traditional mediums and give a voice to those who are often forgotten. Drawing on the palace's military history to create new pieces that speak to themes of modern day conflict, we hope this exhibition challenges audiences and creates a dialogue between past and present."

The Not Forgotten Association – which provides entertainment and recreation for wounded ex-servicemen and women – was involved in compiling the exhibition. Its chief executive Brigadier James Stopford said: “We are thrilled to be involved with this exciting and innovative project which provides a unique insight into modern day military operations and the impact they have on serving personnel and their families.

Jenny has created a stunning exhibition which really does highlight how remarkable our service men and women are and the great debt we owe them.”

Admission to the exhibition, palace, park, and gardens cost £24.90 for adults and £20.90 for concessions.