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…
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…
There's no more exciting format for virtual reality than animation. If Guillermo Del Toro claims that “animation is cinema”, it's obvious that the creative and escapist capacity of animation is perfectly in tune with the possibilities of VR. And if we add real-time engines, which by their very nature create multi-dimensional images, the field of…
Last month, we revisited the success of "La Palette de Van Gogh" at the Orsay Museum, with over 40,000 visitors in four months. The successful implementation of the VR experience, seamlessly integrated into the special exhibition about the artist, was made possible through close collaboration between the teams at the Orsay Museum (Public Services, Digital…
Over the last ten years, the documentary genre has been reinvented by virtual and augmented reality, with new possibilities for bearing witness to the world around us. From high-impact, educational works to interactive narratives, the field of possibilities is immense, and the effect on audiences immediate. It's an underlying trend, in line with the desire…
Working on the issue of distributing virtual reality content often comes down to the idea of a fixed location, capable of offering the best conditions for the public with a permanent hardware installation. Since the resurgence of consumer VR, many have questioned a more flexible, mobile distribution with turnkey solutions. This is a look back…
The latest Numix Lab (between Brussels and Amsterdam, December 4-8, 2023) was an opportunity to examine the practices surrounding digital art and the places that host it. A very active 5-day immersion where Unframed Collection was able to set down its camera and interview those who connect XR creation with the general public. Eighth interview: Jeanne Dompierre is the…