Digital arts
Barco has provided projection technology for a ground-breaking new immersive art centre, Infinity des Lumières, in Dubai (UAE).
of immersive digital experiences with masterpieces of some of the most fa- mous artists in history. Barco has been a preferred technology partner for Culturespaces’ digital art centres for many years.
“Infinity des Lumières is an inspiring and immersive experiential addition to the UAE’s art and culture industry that will attract both residents and vis- itors from all over the world. The great image detail and colour performance of Barco’s projection technology will enable people to immediately engage with the artwork and enter the world of the artist through an unforgetta- ble multi-sensory journey. It is an art experience for everyone that will set a new standard for the region”, says Catherine Oriol (Director, Infinity des Lumières).
Infinity des Lumières is located in The Dubai Mall, at the very heart of Downtown Dubai, at the footsteps of
Joe Sanchez, Sound Engineer and Owner of a boutique live sound and broadcast production company, was recently approached to assist with the communications integration for a
the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. The digital art centre has a 2,700 m² area and 3,300 m² screen surface (walls and floor) with inspiring, multi-layered virtual exhibitions and fascinating immersive content. The exhibition follows the same outline as Culturespaces’ prestigious Atelier des Lumières in Paris and is powered by 130 Barco’s cutting-edge projectors including 119 units of G60-W10s and some additional F70-W8 and F80-Q12 projectors.
“Dubai has transformed significant- ly over the last decade and is at the forefront of the global transformation- al era. That is why the image quality, detailed rendition of the artwork, and impeccable immersiveness were criti- cal in our technology selection. We are delighted to have Barco as our tech- nology partners to help provide a supe- rior visitor experience at the centre”, says Catherine Oriol.
high-profile motion capture video proj- ect involving American rapper, Post Malone. With an extremely tight deadline and a need for the primary shot callers to
Infinity des Lumières builds on the success of previous Culturespaces projects with Barco projectors in Paris, Les Baux-de-Provence and Bordeaux. The projectors at Infinity des Lumières have an even more challenging oper- ational schedule, because they will need to deliver excellent and truthful colours from 10 am to midnight, 7 days a week. To make sure that Barco projectors continue to deliver the im- age quality they are known for, Infinity des Lumières is relying on Barco’s ex- cellent support services. “We are glad to contribute to Infinity des Lumières’ goals of attracting new audiences for art through cutting-edge digital technology,” says Erdem Soyal (Vice President Middle East and Afri- ca, Barco). “Infinity des Lumières is the first immersive art project of this size in the Middle East, and we are looking forward to see our projectors in operation.”
High-profile video project for Post Malone facilitated by Clear-Com Solutions
remote-in, this project already posed some unique challenges. Sanchez em-
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