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…
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…
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,…
Launched by HTC VIVE in 2017, VIVE Arts leverages digital technology to revolutionize the arts and culture sector. The initiative collaborates with museums and artists worldwide, creating immersive experiences that transform how art is exhibited, experienced, and preserved. Celina Yeh, Executive Director of VIVE Arts, shares insights on how VR is enhancing cultural engagement and…
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…