Archevêché by Fisheye

📍Courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace, Arles

▪️ iDzia Installation: sound, light, structure

An electrifying opening week at the heart of the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie d’Arles saw the courtyard of the Palais de l’Archevêché transformed into a vibrant hub of exhibitions, talks, professional meetings, festive evenings and restful corners, brought to life by the immersive experience curated by Fisheye and elevated by the technical expertise of iDzia, who provided the full setup of sound, lighting, video and structure in this exceptional historic setting. Staying true to the high standards of the Rencontres, the “Archevêché by Fisheye” featured the exhibition “Une imagination qui ne pardonne pas” (“An Imagination That Doesn’t Forgive”), created by five contemporary women artists blending photography, collage and archives in a surrealist, feminine perspective, offering visitors from July 7 to 13 an open-air journey through dreamlike and real dimensions. Alongside this, a series of thematic talks brought energy to the space, addressing unorthodox photography, analog practices, artistic commitment, and visual literacy, with speakers from networks such as Lux, the MYOP agency, Le BAL and Gens d’Images. The venue also hosted a photo studio, portfolio reviews, professional speed dating sessions, DJ sets, concerts and community dinners in a welcoming and stimulating environment organized by Fisheye in partnership with La Kabine. To enhance every element of this program, iDzia delivered a custom technical setup: a d&b audiotechnik sound system precisely calibrated to ensure clarity and depth for all presentations and performances, creating a uniform and immersive listening experience from every corner of the courtyard; a scenographic lighting design that highlighted the architecture, artworks and speakers while allowing flexibility to shift between conference atmosphere and festive mood; and a video and structural installation that defined the space while giving all visual content the projection power it deserved. This technical design elevated every moment: the talks were held in optimal acoustic conditions, the video projections harmonized perfectly with the stone backdrop, and the DJ sets and concerts delivered energy without compromising the intimacy of the location. Thanks to seamless collaboration between Fisheye, La Kabine, and iDzia’s technical crew—Nico, Pablo, Emilie and Elliott—every moment of the OFF Festival offered the audience a truly sensory experience, both contemporary and human, in tune with the spirit of the Rencontres d’Arles. iDzia is proud to have played a part in this rich and innovative edition, where sound, light, video and structural design brought the Archbishop’s Palace to life through image creation, professional exchange and celebration—and looks forward to contributing again to this essential event in the visual culture calendar.

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