We, Shivers of Stardust: a contemporary immersive installation at the Grand Palais

Quantum physics is a complex scientific theory that studies and describes the behavior of matter at a scale invisible to the naked eye. This science, obscure to many of us, can be as poetic as it is moving. That is at least what the artist Laure Prouvost seeks to demonstrate with her original installation, presented at the Grand Palais from June 10 to July 26, 2026.

The exhibition We, Shivers of a Star brings together video, sound, fabrics in motion and light to create a hypnotic performance that invites visitors into a new realm—the world of the infinitely small, where perspectives invert and constantly shift.

This enigmatic installation embodies the kind of existence that scientists and artists observe with such close attention: the work is at once powerful and fragile, cosmic and earthly, whimsical and grounded in rigorous research...

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Laure Prouvost collaborated with researcher Hartmut Neven and philosopher Tobias Rees. Building on imagery produced by a quantum computer, the artist conceived new visuals and soundscapes inspired by these unpredictable, astonishing atomic systems.

This installation is to be experienced more than described: Laure Prouvost invites us into her world for an exhibition like no other. The journey begins in a pitch-black tunnel, without any light, shutting us off from the outside world. When we emerge, we are confronted with this monumental installation, its colossal tentacles rising and falling, as if reaching out to grab us.

You can circle this fabric tent. As you walk, you encounter striking sculptures in which nature seems reborn in a new form. Throughout the visit, you’ll hear cries, voices, whispers, creaks and taps… It feels as if you’re surrounded by an invisible crowd—or by animals and insects inviting you into their world. The effect can be a touch unsettling; the sounds are unpredictable and often surprising.

Inside the main installation, visitors can settle in to watch an art video projected from the ceiling. A sequence of images unfolds—some playful, others poetic or abstract. The voices you hear are in English.

Laure Prouvost presents an astonishing exhibition, an experience designed to open our minds to other realities. Fans of contemporary art will appreciate this immersive journey that awakens the senses.

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