Philippe Cohen Solal, a French musician, composer, and producer, is a founding member of Gotan Project. An eclectic artist and technology enthusiast, he now draws inspiration from the works of Henry Darger, a major figure in Art Brut, to create his transmedia project INSIDER-OUTSIDER, which combines live performance, music, and immersive experiences. OUTSIDER and Meeting…
Since 2021, NUMIX Lab, an annual event organized jointly by Xn Québec and {DIGITAL CORRESPONDENCES], has aimed to bring together producers and venues for immersive works. It's an original approach designed to encourage international collaboration, and its effects can be seen in the emergence of co-productions, the opening up of new distribution circuits and the…
The Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) has launched its first-ever VR exhibition, featuring “Monsieur Vincent”. Starting November 3, visitors to Shanghai's iconic MAP can embark on an immersive journey into the vibrant and deeply emotional world of Vincent van Gogh's art. This immersive experience directed by Agnès Molia & Gordon (coproduced by Lucid Realities, TSVP,…
From November 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025, Monet, Van Gogh and Gaudi will set up their studios in Hangar Y, in Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine. Three immersive experiences for the public to immerse themselves in the creative process of these major artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. A young institution barely two years old, Hangar…
There are some works of art from which one does not emerge unscathed. Such is the case with Champ de Bataille, a live-action VR film that immerses viewers in the hellish trenches of the First World War. Director François Vautier (familiar with virtual reality, with several films to his credit: RECODING ENTROPIA, ODYSSEY 1.4.9, I…
As Halloween approaches—a celebration we explore here in all its forms—it's worth noting that virtual reality (VR) offers an exciting new way to tell stories. Often historical, cultural, or heritage-focused, VR also allows the expression of a wide range of emotions. So, why not try some (slightly) stronger sensations?
The Scream VR Directed by Sandra…
In a world where technology is evolving at a dizzying pace, standalone virtual reality (VR) headsets are becoming increasingly popular with cultural operators and institutions. For places visited by the public, the choice must be made between several manufacturers, depending on the desired content and operations. It's a complex choice, and one that requires a…
At the crossroads of animation and digital, Boris Labbé is a hybrid artist who explores many formats and genres. Through drawing, he puts his artistic practice at the service of cinema, scenographic projects and now XR with the support of Sacrebleu Productions, a production company specializing in animated films (and successfully so!). His curiosity for…
After an initial list of 10 documentary experiences to discover in virtual reality, focus on those that offer a real immersion in history, and as many key dates to revisit. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we look back at one of the strengths of immersive experiences: reviving memories of the past,…
Adam Weingrod is the director of Spots of Light, a VR documentary that premiered at Venice Immersive in 2023. Telling the story of Dan Layani, a young Israeli soldier who lost his sight in combat in 1982, it’s a piece that, despite tragedy, shares a vision of life and the world filled with patience, passion…


