Photo : Atelier des Lumières
Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo
Forget the static silence of museum galleries and step right inside the brushstrokes of history's greatest masters. Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo collide in a whirlwind of high-tech projection, deep spatial sound, and immersive effects that reinvent classical art for the modern day.
Atelier des Lumières (Paris 11th)
About
Atelier des Lumières presents Renaissance: De Vinci, Raphaël, Michel-Ange, an immersive exhibition running from October 3 to October 13, 2026. This artistic journey invites visitors aged 7 and up to explore the genius of these three Italian masters through advanced technology, including high-definition scans, 3D modeling, and laser effects. Directed by Jean-Baptiste Hardoin, the project highlights scientific curiosity, perfect harmony, and sculptural power. Located in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, the exhibition offers a unique way to experience art history, where spatialized audio and light design bring the Renaissance to life for a modern audience.
The Italian Renaissance as you have never seen it before! Starting now, the Atelier des Lumières revolutionizes the immersive experience with Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo. Three visionary geniuses, three complementary universes: the scientific curiosity of Leonardo, the perfect harmony of Raphael, the sculptural power of Michelangelo. Dive into the heart of their masterpieces through cutting-edge technology and a completely reimagined scenography: 3D modeling, digital twins, smoke effects, and lasers. A unique creation for total immersion!
3 masters, 1 artistic revolution
Leonardo da Vinci and his visionary inventions, Raphael and the perfect harmony of his compositions, Michelangelo and the power of his monumental sculptures. These three geniuses revolutionized the representation of the human body and invented modern perspective. The experience offers a fresh look at their masterpieces.
Revisited scenography and cutting-edge technologies
HD scans and 3D modeling reveal the tiniest details, and for the first time, the Atelier des Lumières incorporates atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, lasers) alongside 140 video projectors and spatialized sound. The artworks unfold around you in a spectacular three-dimensional staging, accompanied by a narrator's voice.
A team of talents
Jean-Baptiste Hardoin, creative director specialized in immersive experiences, signs a bold production with Studio Cutback. Thomas Dechandon, light designer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ceremonies, orchestrates a ballet of lights. Florian Métral, a researcher specializing in the Renaissance, ensures scientific and historical rigor. Féodor Atkine, an iconic voice in French dubbing, lends his precision to the narrative. Troublemakers composes a soundtrack that reinvents audio storytelling and places sound at the center of the experience.
Our take on this event
Experience the Italian Renaissance like never before at Atelier des Lumières from October 3 to October 13, 2026. This exhibition focuses on the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo to the representation of the human body and the invention of modern perspective. With scientific guidance from researcher Florian Métral and an original score by Troublemakers, the exhibition combines art history with high-end technology. Voice actor Féodor Atkine narrates the experience, guiding visitors through the visual masterpieces.
The installation features 140 projectors, specialized light design by Thomas Dechandon, and atmospheric effects like smoke and lasers. The venue is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, and on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00. Tickets range from 12.50 to 19.50 euros. This event is open to visitors from the age of 7.
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