France launches Grand Palais Immersif agency for digital exhibitions
France has launched Grand Palais Immersif, a new entity under Réunion des Musées Nationaux – Grand Palais (Rmn-GP), aimed at creating large-scale digital exhibitions. This collaboration involves Rmn-GP, Banque des Territoires, and VINCI Immobilier. The focus of Grand Palais Immersif will be on immersive experiences utilizing technologies such as 3D reconstructions and virtual reality. This initiative is inspired by the successful Pompeii exhibition held at the Grand Palais in 2020, which attracted 200,000 visitors between July 1 and October 29, 2020. Maud Franca from Banque des Territoires noted the promise of immersive technologies, while CEO Roei Amit stressed the importance of engaging audiences. The agency plans to partner with museums like the Louvre and startups such as Iconem. Rmn-GP oversees 34 national museums, including the Louvre.
Key facts
- Grand Palais Immersif is a subsidiary of Rmn-GP
- Joint venture between Rmn-GP, Banque des Territoires, and VINCI Immobilier
- Agency will produce digital and immersive exhibitions in Paris, France, and abroad
- Inspired by a 2020 Pompeii exhibition at Grand Palais with 200,000 visitors
- Pompeii show used 3D reconstructions and drone footage
- Technologies include VR, AR, and digital mediation
- Partners include Louvre, Iconem, and Mucha Foundation
- Rmn-GP manages 34 national museums
- RMN founded in 1895 by Poincaré and Leygues
- RMN merged with Grand Palais in 2011
Entities
Institutions
- Grand Palais Immersif
- Réunion des Musées Nationaux – Grand Palais (Rmn-GP)
- Banque des Territoires
- Caisse des Dépôts
- VINCI Immobilier
- Louvre
- Iconem
- Mucha Foundation
- Musée d'Orsay
- Musée Rodin
- Grand Palais
- Artribune
Locations
- France
- Paris