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Aux Vues/At The Movies
Project type
Laptop orchestra, generative audiovisual installation
Location
Maison de la Culture Frontenac, Montreal, Qc
During the International Digital Art Biennial (BIAN)
Curator
Aurélie Besson
Date
2012
"Aux Vues/At The Movies" presents an immersive generative audiovisual installation featuring 15 used laptops interconnected in a closed local network. It challenges traditional cinematic experiences and explores the shift in how we consume moving images.
This project delves into the dynamic between tradition and modernity in our interaction with cinema. Through a networked ensemble of computers, the iconic musical theme of the 20th Century Fox company is dynamically performed, showcasing the unique characteristics of each machine. From screen brightness to speaker sound quality, these physical differences create a diverse ensemble, turning the laptops into visible artworks.
With a satirical nod to the decline of collective cinema experiences, "Aux Vues/At The Movies" humorously highlights the transition from communal screenings in optimal conditions to individualized viewing on less-than-ideal devices. By prompting reflection on this cultural shift, the installation invites viewers to reconsider the evolution of our consumption habits and the impact of technology on our cinematic experiences.