The historic centre of Belo Horizonte was transformed into a vibrant stage of light and creativity during the 2025 edition of the Festival of Light (Festa da Luz), one of Brazil’s leading festivals of public art and technology. Among the highlights of the event was a large-scale projection on the façade of the Museum of Arts and Trades (Museu de Artes e Ofícios), which used three Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors by ON. Now in its fourth edition, the Festival of Light has become a fixture in the cultural calendar of Minas Gerais, a state in south-eastern Brazil. Over four days, the event…
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VuWall has announced the opening of its new office and Experience Centre in London, UK. Located in Salisbury House, adjacent to Moorgate Station in the heart of the city, this strategic expansion strengthens VuWall’s presence in the UK and surrounding regions. As the demand for mission-critical visualization and control room solutions continues to grow across the UK and Europe — driven by increasing investments in public safety, transportation, utilities, and corporate security — VuWall’s expansion reflects the company’s commitment to providing local expertise, faster support, and deeper collaboration with regional partners and customers. “This new space brings us closer to our…
Christie o has announced that its laser projection solutions are at the heart of the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar, where they have been captivating visitors since its official opening in February. This milestone project, initiated by the Government of Bihar, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement through powerful storytelling and immersive visuals. Bapu Tower Museum blends architecture, art, and technology to deliver a fascinating experience for visitors. Conceived as both a symbolic and functional public space, Bapu Tower Museum embodies Gandhi’s enduring principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. The…
DisplayNote Technologies Belfast, UK has announced an expanded partnership with Avocor, a global leader in interactive display solutions. Building on a collaboration that has spanned 4 + years, Avocor will now offer Launcher v2 directly to customers, marking a new chapter in the companies’ long-standing relationship. Previously offered to Avocor customers as GroupShare, a customised version of DisplayNote Launcher, the move to Launcher v2 delivers the full benefits of DisplayNote’s latest release, while preserving the simplicity, security, and cross-platform compatibility customers already trust. Since the start of their partnership, DisplayNote and Avocor have been united by a clear goal: to remove…
Brompton Technology has been selected by Universal Pixels (UP), a UK-based award-winning provider of cutting-edge video solutions, to deliver the stunning visuals on Robbie Williams’ BRITPOP Tour 2025. The 14th concert tour by the English singer-songwriter, BRITPOP marks Williams’ long-awaited return to stadiums and major outdoor venues in support of his upcoming 13th studio album. With creative direction by Kim Gavin, the show’s ambitious design features 14 seamlessly integrated LED screens, brought together using Brompton’s trusted LED processing to create a unified visual canvas. “Brompton is tried and tested for us,” comments Matthew Morris, Technical Specialist at Universal Pixels. “We’ve relied on…
Football and art, though often seemingly worlds apart, share a deep connection – evoking human expression and emotion. Internationally renowned artist Ryan Gander sought to explore how the integration of technology could combine art and football to create a playful exhibition at this year’s Manchester International Festival (MIF). Collaborating with innovative AV technology leader Naostage, Gander was one of six artists to work with football stars – including Manchester United’s Eric Cantona, Lioness Ella Toone and Edgar Davids – to create Football City, Art United, an interactive group exhibition conceived by World Cup and Champions League winner Juan Mata. Using…
Christie continues its long-standing partnership with the British Film Institute for the 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express, where its RGB pure laser projection technology is powering screenings of some of the year’s most anticipated cinematic releases. Taking place from October 8 to 19, the festival is dazzling audiences at its iconic home on London’s South Bank, with the Southbank Centre’s renowned Royal Festival Hall hosting many of the week’s galas and premieres on an impressive 18-metre (59-foot) screen. Christie CP4455-RGB and CP4435-RGB pure laser cinema projectors have been selected for the event. “Christie’s RGB pure laser projectors have become an integral…
In the city of Murcia, 300 miles south-east of its European headquarters in Barcelona, INFiLED helped to transform the historic Artillery Barracks into a cutting-edge AV hub designed to nurture content creation, digital production and esports. The ambitious EU-backed government project was completed in just 60 days and further positions Murcia as destination for digital innovation. The project – delivered by INFiLED in partnership with systems integrator Dominion and AV mounting solutions provider B-Tech – used INFiLED LED screens to help reshape the early 20th-century barracks into the HUB Audiovisual de Murcia, comprising a photography studio and gaming arena, along…
PPDS has supported the internationally acclaimed Beeld & Geluid museum – home to one of the largest media archives in the world – introducing its ‘zero power’ and advanced colour Philips Tableaux ePaper and welcoming a new era of sustainable displays. Located on Media Park in the Dutch city of Hilversum – a 30 minute drive from central Amsterdam – the spectacular Beeld & Geluid museum – also known as the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision – is one of the country’s most recognisable buildings, with a unique, colourful façade of 2,244 rotatable glass panels that are matched only by the institution’s awe…
Mumbai, India’s most populous city and financial capital, is currently undergoing significant redevelopment. In Bhendi Bazaar in particular, the expansive Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project is transforming the area into a modern and vibrant metropolis, improving quality of life for residents. A significant part of the ongoing project has been the renovation of the area’s cherished Saifee Masjid. Originally built in the early 20th century, the Masjid soon became the community’s primary place of worship. After almost 100 years of service, the building underwent significant reconstruction before reopening in September 2023. The updated structure blends architectural heritage with innovation, along with a state-of-the-art audio-visual…