'The Last Sentinels' will remain in Paris until November 15
reconnect with the purest side of the planet. That is the goal that gave life to the impressive show The Last Sentinels, which, although it originally ended on October 31, has extended its stay at the digital art museum Atelier des Lumières until November 15.
the recognized photographer Jimmy Nelson has combined photography, film, animation and sound to give life to an immersive experience that pays homage to native populance.
"We need to protect indigenous cultures to protect the planet from ecocide"
"We need to protect indigenous cultures to protect the planet from ecocide; the red thread that connects all indigenous communities is their respect for the land. This 5% of the population protects 80% of biodiversity rest of the Earth. We need these cultures to help save the environment", the artist points out.
And it is that the Jimmy Nelson Foundation was founded with the aim of safeguard the last indigenous cultures of the world and share its rich tradition with the rest of the world.
The space to celebrate the exhibition has not been chosen at random, since Atelier des Lumières, founded by Culturespaces in 2018 and located in a 19th century building in the heart of Paris , has 120 digital projectors and a spatial sound system with 50 speakers.
“Atelier des Lumières leads a new wave of inclusive art , in which accessibility for all is key. Never in the history of art has this type of work been shown in such a contemporary way.” says Jimmy Nelson.
After debuting in 2018 with the first digital exhibition dedicated to Gustav Klimt and after the success of other later exhibitions, such as that of Van Gogh, now the artistic space is once again on everyone's lips thanks to The Last Sentinels, which invites visitors to connect with themselves , with the rest and with the planet during the 40 minute tour duration.
One of the wonderful Jimmy Nelson photographs on display
Thanks to the largest fixed video installation in the world, covering an area of 3,300 square meters , the audience will find themselves totally immersed in the visual spectacle that surrounds him, thus amplifying each of the sensations.
Through this fascinating experience, the viewer will recover the connection with the essence of life, with its origins , residing in nature. "We think the world belongs to us, but we belong to the world" , says Jimmy Nelson, who believes that we should adopt the values of respect for the environment of these ancestral cultures.
If you want to be part of that vital reflection proposed by The Last Sentinels, which makes us rethink through other eyes our role within humanity, reserve your ticket at this link.
Address: 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011, Paris Show map
Schedule: Open daily from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (last entry at 7:30 p.m.)
Half price: General admission: €13 / Price for young people (from 5 to 25 years old): €10