Hall des Lumières: A New Digital Art Landmark

Immersive art has been trending with pop-up exhibits around the world, showcasing the renowned works of Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, and Leonardo da Vinci. The newest digital art landmark, Hall des Lumières, opened recently on Sept. 14, in New York City.

The Immersive Experience

Situated in a historic beaux-arts building at 49 Chamber Street, adjacent to City Hall Park, this permanent space is dedicated to custom immersive art experiences. Its debut exhibition is the multi-sensory “Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion.”

Exhibit Features

Once inside, visitors will be engulfed in 30-foot-high illuminated animations of Klimt’s art, accompanied by an original soundtrack and various sensory elements. These projections enhance the space’s marble walls, towering columns, coved ceiling, and stained glass skylight, resulting in an unmatched experience that transcends traditional art exhibits.

Hall des Lumières co-creator, the French arts company Culturespaces, collaborated with Gianfranco Iannuzzi, who has previously designed several trending immersive art exhibits, including those featuring the works of Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Furthermore, the main exhibit at Hall des Lumières will rotate out every 10 to 12 months.

Additionally, a shorter immersive experience by Austrian painter Friedensreich Hundertwasser, known for inspiring much of Klimt’s work, is also on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a creation called “5 Movements” from interdisciplinary studio Nohlab and experience a mirrored infinity room showcasing a film titled “Recoding Entropia” by François Vautier, which reflects on the vast potential of the mind.

Admission Details

Open seven days a week with timed entry, admission prices begin at $30 for adults, $15 for children aged 5 to 16, and $28 for seniors 65 and older. A family package is available for $75, accommodating two adults and two children.