The selections
Looking for ideas? Find inspiration in the thematic selections of the Institut français or in those of its partners.
Rich and diverse subjects to discover, which can enrich your cultural programming and build bridges with other artistic fields.
Pleasure
At a time when our lives are shaped by technology, artists are questioning the place of pleasure in our connected existence.
Between coded desires, commodified emotions, and reinvented sensory experiences, the works brought together here suggest alternative ways of feeling, relating, and reengaging with the senses.
This selection is the result of a collaboration between HACNUM and SALOON PARIS. Based on proposals from curators within the HACNUM network on the theme of “Pleasure,” the final selection was made by five members of SALOON PARIS: Isabelle Arvers, Klio Krajewska, Olivia Sappey, Tina Sauerlaender, and Valentina Peri.
Diving into deep waters
The knowledge and preservation of our precious maritime ecosystems and their biodiversity have gained significant importance in recent years.
The ocean's natural wealth serves as a profound source of inspiration for our imagination, giving rise to numerous digital creations that bridge the gap between science and digital art.
At the heart of masterpieces
Discover masterpieces of painting, sculpture or contemporary art as you have never seen them before thanks to digital creation ; unique experiences to learn while having fun!
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When dance meets digital: new writings on movement
For several years now, digital artists, choreographers and dancers have been using new technologies to push back the boundaries of movement. A new language has entered choreographic spaces to form a new relationship with audiences.
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The city as seen by digital artists
Digital artists use the city as a stage for their stories or as a backdrop for their works. Real or fictional, magical or frightening, from the past, present or future, cities feed the imagination of artists who question their multiple emanations.
Generation Z
Discover a selection of digital works that explore the complex world of teenagers, while being easily accessible to this audience. These creations offer young viewers an exploration of their own reality, inviting them to question themselves and take action.
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The bestiary of digital design
Animals are the protagonists of many works of digital design, whether they are marine creatures, terrestrial animals or endangered or even extinct species that come to life thanks to digital technologies.
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Explore France
Explore France and discover its history and heritage, even when you are thousands of miles away - it is now possible thanks to virtual reality or remote guided tours!
Institut français programs
The Institut français provides the French cultural network abroad (Institut français, Alliances Françaises, cultural services of French embassies around the world) and its partners with specific tools to help them build their cultural actions.
Binge: For all your digital series cravings
The Institut français introduces a new program exclusively for the French cultural network abroad dedicated to French digital series entitled "Binge". With their rise to prominence in recent years, short and digital series have garnered a growing audience, catalyzing innovative approaches to cultural creation and consumption. This initiative aims to highlight the richness and creativity of this specific format of content creation. So feel free to immerse yourself and satisfy your digital series cravings with no restraint!
Dive into the XR Catalog of the Institut français
France now holds a leading position in the field of immersive creations.
In virtual reality, French productions regularly stand out at major international festivals, where they are praised for the richness of their storytelling, the quality of their production, and their artistic inventiveness. In augmented reality, France is developing pioneering projects that engage museums, public spaces, and cultural mediation initiatives, offering new ways to discover and share the arts and heritage.
The Institut Français offers the French cultural network abroad the opportunity to showcase the creativity and diversity of French works internationally through the XR Catalog, a collection featuring more than thirty reference works in virtual and augmented reality.
Exhibition : Escape, digital generations
The Institut français is presenting the French cultural network abroad and its partners with a new exhibition focused on the key contemporary issues of the digital world. Following the success of a similar initiative over the past two years, Escape, digital generations offers an educational and engaging exploration of digital cultures, featuring around twenty creations that combine digital art, video games, and virtual reality experiences.
This exhibition will be available for circulation in the cultural network's institutions and those of their partners starting in November 2024 for a period of two years. It includes a variety of workshop suggestions and mediation guidelines suitable for all audiences.
La Collection
La Collection is a new platform exclusively for members of the French cultural network abroad. Its goal is to offer a flexible and easily distributable selection of French cultural content to enrich programming and expand collaboration with partners.
