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Celebrate French Immersion in Miami with “Nocturne Immersion”

Conference, Panel Discussion, Performance

The Siren / Mélanie Courtinat

The Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 6pm - 10pm

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On December 7, join Villa Albertine and FilmGate Interactive Media Festival in Miami for an evening celebrating immersive experiences with live music and performance art with French and American art leaders, artist talks, and the reveal of Villa Albertine’s French Immersion grant winners.

Villa Albertine and FilmGate Interactive Media Festival will celebrate immersive visionary creation, connecting French and American leaders and artists from the contemporary and digital art worlds. This event will unveil Villa Albertine’s French Immersion exhibition grantees, an initiative designed to empower the next generation of immersive creators in the U.S.

Step out for a vibrant cultural evening, featuring the finest creatives and art lovers from our community!

Register here today to secure your spot!

Schedule

6:30pm – Opening Remarks

With T.J Black, Associate Director of Institutional Giving at the Bass Museum, Mohamed Bouabdallah, Cultural Counselor of France and Director of Villa Albertine, and Diliana Alexander, Director of FilmGate Miami.

6:40pm – The Reveal of the French Immersion Exhibition Grantees

With the grantees and Vincent Florant, Director of Villa Albertine’s Film, TV and New Media Department.

6:50pm – Expert Panel Discussion: “The Immersive Revolution: Redefining Art and Audience Engagement

With Paul Mourey, Head of Digital at the Centre Pompidou, Paris; Margot Mottaz, Head of Curatorial, Superblue; Alain C. Brush, Global Head of Digital Platforms, Art Basel; and Nonny de la Peña, Program Director of ASU’s Narrative and Emerging Media  Program.

This panel discussion aims to establish a framework for understanding contemporary art in the context of advancements in AI and New Media, exploring what defines this evolving artistic experience. The conversation will delve into how immersive experiences transform the dynamics between immersive artworks and various stakeholders, such as audiences, collectors, galleries, and institutions. Participants will share insights into the opportunities and challenges they have encountered. Lastly, the session will examine how immersive art can strengthen community bonds, encourage dialogue, and promote cultural exchange, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices. Collaboration between artists, technologists, and institutions will be highlighted as essential for navigating this rapidly changing landscape.

7:15pm – Artist Conversation

With Salomé Chatriot, visual artist, and Nancy Baker, New Media artist.

A discussion exploring their artistic practices, relationships with institutions, the art worlds of New York and France, and the concept of symbiosis—an interspecies relationship that is central to their work.

7:45 – Performance: Fragile Ecosystem by Salomé Chatriot

Fragile Ecosystem is a series of performances that examine the interplay between human and machines. In this immersive work, Chatriot’s breathing is captured in real-time through a medical spirometer, which then influences visual and auditory elements, creating a responsive environment. Originally set in a Parisian paper mill, later performances centered on Chatriot’s body as the main component, with projections that intensified based on her breathing, blending organic and mechanical worlds. This exploration of bodily fragility and symbiosis emphasizes her vision of interconnected existence in a technologically driven society. 

8:00 – Cocktails & DJ

Panelists & Performers

Paul Mourey


Head of Digital Communication – Centre Pompidou

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Margot Mottaz


Head of Curatorial at Superblue

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Nonny de la Peña


Program Director of ASU's Narrative and Emerging Media program

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Alain C. Brush


Global Head of Digital Platforms at Art Basel

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Nancy Baker Cahill


New Media Artist

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Salomé Chatriot


Performer: "Fragile Ecosystem"

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