A Digital Art Gallery in Paris: Atelier des Lumières

Eric Spiller / Adrien Combes

There’s been a refreshing energy in Paris over the past several years. It feels as if the historically rich city is finally comfortable in its modern skin.

The proof can be found at Atelier des Lumières, the latest addition to the Paris museum scene by Culturespaces (creators of Musées Jacquemart-André and Maillol). This “digital gallery” blends art, technology, and history in a way that underscores the dynamism of current-day Paris.

The space is located in a 19^th-century foundry near Voltaire in the 11^th arrondissement. The interior is an otherwise unassuming warehouse space, at least until the exposition beings. By combining animated 360 degree projections and ambient music, the viewing experience is transformed and becomes immersive, sensory, and emotional.

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Pay a visit to Atelier des Lumières to experience their three inaugural expositions: Gustav Klimt and Hundertwasser by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto, and Massimiliano Siccardi; and POETIC_AI, a contemporary installation by creative agency Ouchhh*.

*Gustav Klimt and Hundertwasser until 11 November 2018. POETIC_AI until 31 August 2018.

Related Links

• For more about the opening of Atelier des Lumières, head over to Sortiraparis.
• Discover alternative art spaces in Paris by visiting its many artist squats.
• Create your own street art tour by checking out our guide for the urban explorer.

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Erin Dahl

Erin’s had a whimsical affair with Paris since her first trip as a wide-eyed teenager. She is Editor for the HiP Paris Blog as well as Co-founder of Content Coopérative, Paris’s first English-native content agency.