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5, 6 and 8 December from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 7 December from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saint-Jean Cathedral

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In a nutshell

The projection on the monumental façade of the cathedral is abstract, powerful, truly transformational. We dive into the beauty of its architecture - both outside and inside.

The superb façade of Saint Jean Cathedral is experiencing yet another metamorphosis, coming to life and awakening our emotions.

The world-famous Hungarian artist László Zsolt Bordos is offering us a deep insight into this spiritual monument. Our initial impression is of calm and restraint, but the artist soon unlocks the power of this building steeped in time and history. The white light outlines the stone like a halo. Clean lines and Gothic arches emerge then explode into fragments of monochrome light. Horizontal and vertical beams of light sweep across the façade giving it renewed depth.Gradually, a new dimension opens up to us: we have a glimpse of what lies inside; the grand nave stretching out into the distance before us. Now it is time for the colours to flood into the space.

This experience, which unfolds to the sound of the organ, is revealing, formal and intense. The rose window remains the apex of the show as the light circles around it.

A word from the artist

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I developed a digital projection process to bring the façade to life and added mobile lamps to broaden its actual scope.” This artistic process gives the display a truly contemporary feel

László Zsolt Bordos

TCL information

To exit the square, cross the bridge to place Bellecour and take metro A or D.

Artist László Zsolt Bordos

Production

Novelty

Sponsors Sonepar - Le Mat'Electrique

Project

Visuals: László Zsolt Bordos
Sound: Ondrej Skala
Light programming: Gábor Bálint

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