Grand Palais to Present Multisensory Quantum Installation by Laure Prouvost in June 2026
On March 24, 2026, Grand Palais announced the exhibition 'Laure Prouvost: Nous, frissons d’étoiles', which runs from June 10 to July 26, 2026. The show features a multisensory installation developed from two years of research with a quantum computer, incorporating video, sound and scent to explore perceptions of time and space. It opens with the question of perceiving reality from a quantum viewpoint and includes a monumental kinetic sculpture with six limbs animated by light and sound, plus meteorite-like elements that emit voices and metallic scents. The project adapts 'WE FELT A STAR DYING', previously commissioned by the LAS Art Foundation with OGR Torino in 2025, and involved philosopher Tobias Rees and scientist Hartmut Neven.
The Signal
The presentation positions quantum physics concepts within a major public venue, signaling growing institutional interest in artists who translate scientific research into immersive environments. Collectors and curators may view the adaptation of the LAS-commissioned work as an indicator of how experimental projects gain wider visibility through museum channels. The inclusion of olfactory and auditory components alongside kinetic sculpture highlights evolving approaches to multisensory display that could influence future programming at comparable institutions.
- Artists: Laure Prouvost
- People: Tobias Rees, Hartmut Neven
- Museums: Grand Palais
- Locations: Paris
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