The first Digital Art Center opens its doors on April 13th in Paris. Atelier des Lumieres is a project developed by culturespaces , a foundation that is responsible for the management and promotion of monuments, museums and art centers. They are pioneers especially in the field of digital exhibitions.
The center located between Bastille and Nation, It is located in the building of an old foundry. It will offer monumental exhibitions, using 140 video projectors and a specialized sound system.
The multimedia equipment will cover its total area of 3,300 square meters, from the floors, to the ceilings and walls.
As it explains Bruno Monnier, president of Culturespaces : "The role of an art center is to decompartmentalize itself, and that is why digital technology is so important in the exhibitions of the 21st century.
He also adds that "Used for creative purposes, it has become a formidable vector for dissemination, and is capable of create links between eras, add dynamism to artistic practices, amplify emotions and reach the widest possible audience."
Atelier des Lumieres, Paris
THREE PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS IN TWO AREAS
The Atelier des Lumieres will have two areas for visitors: La Halle, 1,500 square meters Y Le Studio, 160 square meters.
In The Halle a continuous cycle of digital exhibitions will be projected, including a long program dedicated to great figures of the history of art and short program and more contemporary.
In the opening, this long program will be dedicated to Gustav Klimt and Egon Shiele where for 30 minutes visitors can immerse themselves in the work of these artists who were essential for the Vienna Secession of the 19th century.
what is intended, thanks to virtualization, is to allow many visitors who have not had the opportunity to visit the Secession Palace in Vienna to appreciate the iconic figures in Klimt's frescoes.
The short program will focus on the artist who symbolized Viennese creativity: Friedensreich Hundertwasser. A color projection that will establish a link between the different eras. will offer a visual and musical tour through his creative works, both past and present.
In Le Studio, visitors will discover the work of experienced or emerging artists. Being an area of contemporary art, there is carte blanche for digital artists and the creation of unique visual worlds.
The construction of the museum
AN OLD FOUNDRY BUILDING CONVERTED INTO A DIGITAL ART CENTER
The building that houses this museum is a heritage restoration of a old iron foundry of the 19th century. culturespaces He considered that the reconstruction of this place would be essential to offer a unique artistic experience.
This place with its open spaces, its history and industrial character, has forged the reality of the project. Thanks to your monumental architecture, and its original metallic structure, This old iron foundry forms an ideal setting for this project.
In the halle, visitors will find several monumental elements (a chimney, a drying tower, a water tank and a capsule) that have been used to allow visitors to enjoy interactive experiences.
Another part of Atelier des Lumières
Address: 38-40, rue Saint-Maur 75011 Paris See map
Schedule: Open 7 days a week, Monday to Thursday: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.