AATOAA's HABITAT and a joint project with UQAM brought back for MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE

Montreal, February 20, 2020 - The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership is pleased to join forces with MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE to present Habitat, the new installation by Caroline Robert and Vincent Morisset from digital studio AATOAA. Also on the festival’s lineup are Faux-semblant a project by the UQAM graduating class in media creation/interactive media, and the prototype installation Cascades from Collectif Blackbox, both running until March 1^st, 2020. This is a great opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind, hands-on light installations guaranteed to brighten up Quartier des Spectacles public spaces in the dead of winter!

HABITAT, a fabulous diorama designed by AATOAA

Inside a lit box lies a miniature universe populated by plants, animals and humans. A house travels through landscapes and time, wondering what type of home it could be in each of the fantastic worlds it visits and illuminates on its journeys. The founders of the AATOAA studio, Caroline Robert and Vincent Morisset, are long-time contributors to the Quartier des Spectacles and have presented their interactive installations Côte à Côte and BLA BLA there. Habitat is a production of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE and AATOAA.

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE AND THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES: CREATIVE PLAYGROUNDS

The Project Faux-semblant, produced by graduating students in the UQAM communications program, comprises three separate works, Booth, Di(rec)t and Noticia, as well as an architectural projection on the topic of “fake news”.

For the last 10 years, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership has been supporting UQAM students studying media creation and interactive media, giving them opportunities to put their new skills into practice and to exhibit their creations, backed by the Partnership’s own teams.

After presenting Chimes at Illuminart in 2018, Collectif Blackbox is returning to the Quartier to explore a brand-new encounter with the public in Cascades, an installation inspired by the musical instrument rainstick. Still a prototype, the preview exhibition is designed to ascertain how well the installation stands up to winter conditions and test its interactivity. The final version of Cascades will be presented at MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE in 2021.

About AATOAA:

Vincent Morisset and Caroline Robert are a couple and hail from digital studio AATOAA, known worldwide for its narrative works that blend craftsmanship and technology. Every one of their projects invites visitors to become participants in experiences that cast a new light on our relationships with others and our outlook on the world around us. Vincent’s and Caroline’s astonishing vision takes different forms (interactive videos, public installations, virtual reality and net art). With Habitat, they set out to explore the miniature universe for the first time. Their past projects have included artistic collaborations with Arcade Fire, Louise Lecavalier, Skrillex and Sigur Rós. Their works have been presented at the Venice, Sundance and SXSW festivals as well as at the Japan Media Art Festival. They are the recipients of an Emmy, a Grammy and several Webby awards. aatoaa.com

About Collectif Blackbox:

Collectif Blackbox is a Montreal-based group of seven creators with a passion for the digital world. The intention behind each of their interactive and generative works in the area of new media is to embrace a concept that fascinates the collective and use it as the starting point for innovative visual and auditory experiences. Their first interactive installation, Chimes, was presented as part of Illuminart in 2018. collectifblackbox.com

Creativity at UQAM:

The only Canadian university to offer courses in every artistic discipline, UQAM is also home to Canada’s largest French-language communication training centre. An active player in Montreal’s social, cultural and economic development, UQAM is an especially creative and innovative force in the community. Every year, its students help bring the city’s public spaces to life with temporary architectural installations and creative projects that they exhibit at major festivals. arts.uqam.ca communication.uqam.ca

About MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE:

Since its inaugural edition in 2000, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE has offered the city’s residents and numerous visitors hundreds of delicious activities to enjoy every year. All told, over 600 special guests from the culinary world have come from more than 20 countries to celebrate the best of what Quebec cuisine has to offer, including its chefs, producers, artisans and culinary culture. The MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE outdoor site hosts a wide range of free activities for everyone. montrealenlumiere.com

About the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership:

Founded in 2003, the Partnership is a non-profit organization with more than 85 members active in the district. It is responsible for animating the Quartier des Spectacles by programming cultural activities, managing and animating public spaces, providing distinctive illumination and promoting the Quartier as a must-visit cultural destination. The Partnership is supported by the Ville de Montréal.

For more information, quartierdesspectacles.com

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Marie Lamoureux
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Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
514 923-6772
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