Five years after the collapse of the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, The iconic French temple virtually reopened its doors this Wednesday. It is expected to reopen next December.
Ars Electronica, Europe’s largest art and technology festival, is taking place from today until September 8 ‘Notre Dame Immersive’ exhibition, Among other international initiatives in art and technology.
The exhibition, one of the main attractions of the event, allows you to explore the architectural and artistic details of Notre Dame Through virtual reality techniques, artificial intelligence and three-dimensional models.
“Notre Dame, which will reopen on December 8, 2024, is also taking part in Linz thanks to Ars Electronica, which highlights the talents of restorers, architects, carpenters, master glassmakers and bricklayers,” commented Philippe Sutter, director, during the presentation of Viennese French from the institute.
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Attendees can digitally tour the cathedral in Ars Electronica’s Deep Space 8D room, An interactive space with a projection area 16 meters long and 9 meters high.
Its iconic gargoyles and stained glass windows, high-resolution images and 3D simulations are beyond observation. They allow you to appreciate work progress in an immersive wayBringing the public closer to parts of the building that are normally hidden.
“This experience is not only about spectacular images, but also paves the way for greater collaboration in understanding and preserving the past, Thanks to digital tools” said Sutter.
Also the organizers of the festival Invite us to reflect on the possibilities of this immersive experience for cultural and sustainable tourismThis reduces the environmental impact of mass tourism through “more ecological and accessible” alternatives.
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The ‘Notre-Dame Immersive’ project, in collaboration with French startup Iconem and Histovari It is supported by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the French Institute in Vienna.
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