teamlab to infill parisian venue with vast virtual waterfalls and digitized natural wonders

teamlab is bringing an immersive, 2,000 square meter exhibition to paris, forming a vast space that allows visitors to experience the world through their own bodies. from may 4 to september 2, 2018 at la villette, ‘au-delà des limites’ explores the role of digital technology in the blurring of physical and conceptual boundaries that exist between art. while each of the installations on view maintain a sense of autonomy, they simultaneously break free from their frame and enter the realm of another, influencing and sometimes intermingling with other artworks.

the immersive, 2,000 square meter installation will be presented in paris

teamlab hopes ‘au-delà des limites’ will allow visitors to lose themselves in the artworks. enormous waterfalls, digital animals and virtual flora infill la villette, melding reality with augmented universes. transforming according to the presence of people, actions that viewers take within the space influence and affect the nature of the works. the exhibition is presented prior to the launch of japonismes 2018, a large-scale cultural event marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between japan and france.

the installations allow visitors to experience the natural world through their own bodies

the role of digital technology in the blurring of physical and conceptual boundaries is explored

each of the installations on view maintain a sense of autonomy

artworks simultaneously break free from their frame