FABRIQUE DES LUMIÈRES OPENINGS & EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITIONS

Fabrique des Lumières brought a new kind of art experience to Amsterdam. This digital immersive art centre, hailing from Paris, opened its doors in the Turbine Hall of the Westergasfabriek in April 2022. From the first big moment, Showpony was at the heart of their audience reception. As preferred supplier for hosts, flex workers and hospitality, we provided full staffing during the official opening and all associated events.

With Gustav Klimt's masterpieces as the backdrop and the ambassador of France as the guest of honour, the venue was spectacularly inaugurated. And that was only the beginning. For the exclusive opening of the new exhibition “Dutch Masters”, we literally brought famous paintings to life with live characters interacting with VIP guests.

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Projections of paintings during Dutch Masters
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Dutch masters represented in exhibition

The challenge

Fabrique des Lumières does not just open exhibitions; they are total experiences that demand sophistication, perfection and atmosphere. For both the official opening and the exhibition launches, several parties had to be served simultaneously, without it losing its magic anywhere.

The implementation

Showpony provided the full team for hosts, wardrobe and hospitality during the opening night, both for Fabrique itself and its affiliated catering partners. At the Dutch Masters exhibition, we provided an extra layer of experience: our Showponies appeared as the Girl with the Pearl Earring, a guard from the Night Watch and a lively interpretation of Van Gogh's Starry Night. These characters walked among the VIPs, interacted with guests and allowed the projections to become almost tangible. All completely on brand, completely in style.

The result

The opening nights were warmly received and set the tone for a long-term collaboration. Fabrique des Lumières gained a team that took their art concept to the next level, while guests received an experience that seamlessly matched the magic of the exhibitions. A perfect match between art and hospitality.

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