Founder of the MagicStreet studio, artist Antoine Goldschmidt here combines his passion for light with the rich heritage of the Atomium. In harmony with the metal structure of the Atomium, his work dialogues with the interior architecture of the monument, highlighting and playing with the edges of the sphere, almost transforming it into a “stellar capsule”.
Laser beams pass through a suspended glass sculpture, producing organic patterns inspired by celestial landscapes – evoking nebulae, galaxies and other distant stars. “Light and movement guide visitors through a poetic exploration of time and the universe, where each ray seems to be an echo of vanished worlds,” emphasize the organizers.
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On the lower floor, images of celestial objects captured by the Hubble and James Webb telescopes are projected onto phosphorescent surfaces. “The slowly dissipating image suggests distance and the passage of time, thus connecting the past of the cosmos with the present on earth.”
The installation is accompanied by an original sound creation, composed by the Brussels artist and musician Ofer Smilansky.
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In addition, the public can also discover “Centrale”, installations by the Visual System collective – which intends to enhance the central sphere of the Atomium throughout the year – or even “Restart”, a digital creation to be discovered until January 12, 2025.
