Nuit Blanche 2022: Constellations, a mesmerizing sound and light installation along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Nature takes center stage along the Ourcq Canal in Paris for this year's Nuit Blanche. On Saturday, October 1, 2022, artist Joanie Lemercier invites visitors on a poetic journey into the cosmos with her audiovisual installation, titled “Constellations.”

Are you a fan of contemporary art? Don't miss this year's edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris. Taking place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, this event offers a perfect opportunity to dream and enjoy exclusive sound and visual installations — all for free — as the city lights turn on for the night.

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If you’re in eastern Paris, don’t miss the chance to explore the Parc de la Villette and its massive audiovisual installation created by Joanie Lemercier. A French visual artist and climate activist, Joanie Lemercier draws her inspiration from nature. For this Nuit Blanche 2022, she presents “Constellations,” a mesmerizing, immersive journey in three dimensions that promises a sensory adventure through the night.

Described as a poetic exploration of the cosmos, this contemporary installation hovers in the night sky, creating a striking three-dimensional effect with light projected onto a curtain of fine water droplets. To enhance the overall experience, Joanie Lemercier plays with the aquatic reflections along the Ourcq Canal. Please note that the installation lasts around fifteen minutes and activates every half hour.