Barco provides projection technology to Infinity des Lumières art center

Considered the largest digital art center in the Gulf region, in this space of 2.700 square meters an immersive exhibition powered by 130 projectors including 119 G60-W10 units and some additional F70-W8 and F80-Q12.

Barco has provided the projection technology for an innovative new immersive art center, Infinity of Lights, located in Dubai (EAU). It is a creation of the organizing company Infinityart and the French company Culturespaces Digital, the provider of immersive digital experiences featuring masterpieces by some of the most famous artists in history. Barco has been a preferred technology partner for Culturespaces digital art centers for many years.

“Infinity des Lumières is an inspiring and immersive experience for the UAE arts and culture industry that will attract residents and visitors alike from around the world.”. “The great image detail and color performance of Barco’s projection technology will allow people to interact with the artwork and enter the artist’s world through an unforgettable multi-sensory journey.”, comments Catherine Oriol, director of Infinity of Lights.

Infinity des Lumières is located in The Dubai Mall, in the heart of downtown Dubai, in the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. It has an area of 2.700 square meters and a screen area of 3.300 m² (walls and floor) with multi-layered virtual exhibitions and immersive content.

The exhibition follows the same scheme as the Atelier des Lumières de Culturespaces in Paris and is promoted by 130 Boat spotlights, which include 119 G60-W10 units and some additional F70-W8 and F80-Q12 projectors. Some solutions that, next to 58 speakers, bring contemporary art to life through 3.000 high definition digital motion pictures.

Its digital façade is the largest within Dubai Mall, a magnificent art projection with a total exhibition area of 200 square meters, while its Boutique is an experience that can be accessed directly from the shopping center and is open to the public..

“Dubai has transformed over the last decade and is at the forefront of the era of global transformation. That is why the image quality, “Detailed interpretation of the artwork and immersion were fundamental in our technology selection.”, adds Catherine Oriol.

Infinity des Lumières builds on the success of previous Culturespaces projects with Barco projectors in Paris, Les Baux-de-Provence and Burdeos.

The projectors at this Dubai center have an intensive schedule, from ten in the morning until midnight, los 7 days of the week.

“We are pleased to contribute to Infinity des Lumières' goals of attracting new audiences for art through cutting-edge digital technology”, clarifies Erdem Soyal, Vice President of Barco for the Middle East and Africa. “Infinity des Lumières is the first immersive art project of this size in the Middle East, and we hope to see our projectors in operation”.