XENON PALACE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sara Sadik
- idzia13200
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 28
📍Fondation Luma, Arles
XENON PALACE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sara Sadik
Luma Arles presented XENON PALACE CHAMPIONSHIP (2023), an interactive experience that captivated audiences by giving them the ability to control the video in real time. In this quirky universe, men fought with Xenons, powerful virtual weapons, to break the monotony and add excitement to their daily lives. This original concept featured battles where hookah pipes were transformed into controllers, creating a bizarre and humorous fighting game. The interactivity between the spectators and the projected images provided a complete immersion into this virtual world where anything seemed possible.
At the heart of this performance, Émile-Samory Fofana, collaborator of Sadik, portrayed a lone wolf, a character seeking glory and recognition within the game. Through this role, he explored powerful themes of masculinity and cultural alienation that prevail in virtual worlds. By engaging in the fight, his character highlighted deep issues, emphasizing the loneliness and search for meaning of the individual in a digital space where human relationships and values are often put to the test. XENON PALACE CHAMPIONSHIP was much more than just a video game; it was a mirror held up to contemporary society, where physical and virtual realities intersect and question each other.
The LUMA Arles Foundation, located at the Parc des Ateliers, a former industrial site that has been reimagined, provides an exceptional setting for cutting-edge artistic creations. Established by Maja Hoffmann and the LUMA Foundation, this institution supports contemporary art creation through a series of exhibitions, conferences, performances, and specific projects. The foundation's creative campus consists of several renovated buildings, including the iconic LUMA Tower, designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry. These unique spaces are dedicated to experimentation and collaboration, allowing artists to push the boundaries of their creativity.
IDzia regularly collaborates with this institution to enhance the artistic experience with custom creations, concerts, parties, and exhibitions. With its expertise in lighting, sound, and immersive technologies, IDzia actively contributes to the presentation of these events, offering the public a full immersion into the artistic projects. Whether it’s elevating an exhibition or creating a unique atmosphere for a performance, IDzia brings its innovative touch to every collaboration with the LUMA Foundation.
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