After the devastating fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris rises from the ashes as an immersive experience. In collaboration with French start-ups Iconem and Histovery, the Ars Electronica Futurelab is bringing the cathedral into Deep Space 8K. Visitors can explore a vast 3D model and discover the architecture and works of art from new perspectives. This is a chance to see what part technology can play in the preservation of our cultural heritage.
To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris after the devastating fire of 2019, the world-famous cathedral is coming to the Ars Electronica Center in Linz. In collaboration with French start-ups Iconem and Histovery, the Ars Electronica Futurelab is presenting Notre-Dame in Deep Space 8K as an immersive experience. Visitors can explore a vast three-dimensional model of the cathedral, discovering its architectural and artistic features from entirely new perspectives.
Notre-Dame de Paris has witnessed monumental historical events, including Napoleon Bonaparte’s coronation as emperor, and stands as a symbol of human creativity, immortalized in Victor Hugo’s renowned novel. On April 15th, 2019, the cathedral was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire, but was saved by the efforts of over 600 firefighters. The world responded with overwhelming generosity, donating nearly one billion Euros for its reconstruction. Since then, almost 1,000 workers have been dedicated to restoring the cathedral to its former glory.
With Notre-Dame Immersive in Deep Space 8K, the extensive restoration work is brought to light in a new and engaging way, showcasing the role of new technologies in preserving and communicating humanity’s cultural heritage.
Languages: EN, DE
Tickets: FESTIVALPASS, FESTIVALPASS+, ONE DAY PASS
Registration: required, please register below
Please note: Limited capacity, registration required – in addition to a valid ticket, you need a (free) ticket reservation for the respective event in advance. Reservations for Deep Space 8K events must be scanned on-site no later than 15min before the programme starts.
Notre-Dame Immersive / Ars Electronica (AT), Iconem (FR), Histovery (FR), photo: Ars Electronica / Raphael Schaumburg-Lippe
Notre-Dame Immersive / Ars Electronica (AT), Iconem (FR), Histovery (FR), photo: Ars Electronica / Raphael Schaumburg-Lippe
Notre-Dame Immersive / Ars Electronica (AT), Iconem (FR), Histovery (FR), photo: Ars Electronica / Raphael Schaumburg-Lippe
Credits
Notre-Dame Immersive
An Interactive Experience by Ars Electronica
Melinda File, Roland Haring, Raphael Schaumburg-Lippe, Michaela Wimplinger
Notre Dame 3D data from Andrew Tallon, Yann Arthus Bertrand and TSVP, in collaboration with Iconem
360° immersive scene and 3D creation from Notre-Dame de Paris, the Augmented Exhibition produced by Histovery, in collaboration with the Public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and with the exclusive sponsorship of L’Oréal
Notre-Dame Immersive is supported by the Austrian Foreign Ministry and the Institut Français d’Autriche, as part of the strategy for the international dissemination of cultural and creative industries.