the culture The “Micro Folies” project, which has been in operation since 2018, did not wait for the health crisis to connect digital and artistic publishing. When he reached his due date, he had been working for a few days.
“Computers are unnecessary. Pablo Picasso would have said,“ They only know how to provide the answers. ”Again, other habits. From now on, technology and art make up a wonderful whole, to the delight of the onlookers. Trend brilliantly illustrated by the concept of“ Micro ” Folies, “has landed in Mellau since this weekend.
Reading the Apollinaire under the Mirabeau Bridge, visiting the Gardens of Versailles, the Philharmonic concerts performed by the greatest ensembles, living the Festival of Avignon or even thousands of works from the greatest French museums like Orsay, Quai Branly, Versailles or the Louvre, this is what Micro Folies offers to discover.
This new publicly available digital museum is published in the South Aveyron Media Library. In the room, photography and recordings of shows or virtual tours are shown on a central screen. Thanks to single digital tablets, viewers can access a wide range of complementary content related to business.
Additional info, but also mini-games to deal with groups in a more fun way. Virtual Reality (VR) headphones can complete the device, for total immersion.
Launched in 2018 by Christophe Saint-Pierre and his cultural assistant Karen Ursell, the Micro Folies project appears to have seduced beyond political divisions. “It’s an extraordinary way to welcome business of an international scale,” Emmanuel Gazelle, Mayor of Mellau, cheered. It is also an opportunity for Mello to be part of a large network of cities in France and abroad. Also a real opportunity for local heritage. Ultimately, it is the museum’s collections or why not broadcast live performances, such as those of the Millau Jazz Festival for example, which can also be incorporated into content provided internationally by Micro Folies.
Faced with an exceptional health context, accessing Micro Folies will be available in two ways for the time being. For the general public, the presentation of a specific topic or group is pre-programmed and visitors can attend by reservation. The next sessions will be held on March 26 at 10:30 AM and March 27 at 10:30 AM and 2 PM. Information on +33 5 65 61 17 19.
Specific sessions can be created for schools, professionals, associations, or work groups. Cyrille Fontaine, Mesa digital agent, will be responsible for supporting these requests (contact [email protected]).
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