Join the captivating realm of Xn Québec’s Deep Space program, in collaboration with the Ars Electronica Festival. Prepare to be immersed in a mesmerizing blend of XR/immersive experiences and an awe-inspiring art performance. First, lose yourself in the atmospheric and figurative masterpiece, Immortelle, an original concept by Line Katcho. Delve into a sensorial journey where time and existence intertwine, evoking emotions that resonate deep within. Experience the mesmerizing distillation of quantum physics in Entanglement, a sweeping sensory adventure born from the collaboration between France Jobin and Markus Heckmann. Explore the interplay of light, sound and perception, blurring the lines between the physical and the metaphysical. Be prepared to be enchanted by Cité Mémoire Montréal, a creation of 4D ART by digital pioneers Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, the groundbreaking and world’s largest urban narrative pathway of immersive experiences and projections about the city’s storied past and present.
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Cité Mémoire Montréal
Michel Lemieux (CA), Victor Pilon (CA)
Since 2016, Cité Mémoire Montréal, the longest narrative pathway of immersive experiences and projections in the world, comes alive every evening in Montreal.
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Entanglement
France Jobin (CA), Markus Heckmann (CA/DE)
Entanglement distills quantum physics into a swooping sensorial experience. It illustrates the concept of entanglement, an uncanny scientific phenomenon-defying explanation. The piece oscillates between four theories: the fluidity of time, multiverse, Copenhagen interpretation and decoherence.
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Immortelle
Line Katcho (CA)
Immortelle is an atmospheric and figurative work illustrating the flights and falls of psychological endurance. Featuring a cathartic flux of sonic and visual fragments, this unpredictable piece opens a door onto how a mind in internal turmoil redefines the outside world.
About
Quebec is renowned worldwide for its creative talent. It’s part of its DNA. Xn Québec is the professional association of digital producers bringing together more than 185 entities from Quebec. Xn ignites talents including creators, producers and distributors, represents the interests of the industry and promotes excellence of digital creativity in Quebec and abroad.
Credits
Immortelle
Producer: MUTEK
Original idea: Line Katcho
Entanglement XR
Producer: MUTEK
Idea: France Jobin & Markus Heckmann
MUTEK Immersive Collection
Producer: Katharina Meissner
Production Manager: Lola Baraldi
Curator: Alain Mongeau
Visual Identity: Tamara Manny D’Astous
Communications: Lola Baraldi, Thomas Giboudeaux, Grégoire Chevron
Cité Mémoire Montréal
A creation of 4D ART (Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon) in collaboration with Michel Marc Bouchard. A production of Montréal en Histoires.
