Enghien-les-Bains Festival Explores Digital Art in Urban Space
Since its inception in 2005, the Bains Numériques festival at the Centre des arts d'Enghien-les-Bains has celebrated artists delving into digital languages and technology. The most recent edition posed the question, "What if digital arts reinvented the city?" emphasizing urban transformations influenced by digital advancements. Highlights include Zhan Jia-Hua's 'Soma Mapping II,' which visualizes movement on a screen, and the interactive 'Banquet interactif' from 2008, linking Osaka through telepresence. Additionally, Mu's 'Wild Lake 1' (2012) utilized a mobile app to pinpoint animal sounds, while 'Sound Delta Wild 2' (2010) enabled users to craft soundscapes through their movements. The festival fosters community involvement, prompting discussions on the effects of digital arts on urban policy and governance.
Key facts
- Bains Numériques festival started in 2005.
- Centre des arts d'Enghien-les-Bains programs the festival annually.
- The festival explores digital arts in urban space.
- Zhan Jia-Hua's 'Soma Mapping II' was exhibited.
- The 'Banquet interactif' in 2008 connected Enghien-les-Bains and Osaka via telepresence.
- Collective Mu's 'Wild Lake 1' was presented in 2012.
- Collective Mu's 'Sound Delta Wild 2' won an innovation prize in 2010.
- The festival involves local schools and associations.
Entities
Artists
- Zhan Jia-Hua
- Collectif Mu
- Michel de Certeau
- Olivier Mongin
Institutions
- Centre des arts d'Enghien-les-Bains
- Bains Numériques
- WWF France
Locations
- Enghien-les-Bains
- France
- Osaka
- Japan
- Lake Enghien
Sources
- artpress —