Culturetech

Technical design references

2009 - Genome

Temporary exhibition which celebrates the 450th birthday of the Univeristy of Geneva. The exhibition shows the genetic research undertaken by the University and highlight the DNA complexity. The public is invite to an intense immersive journey into a dome, the human cell, with a 360° projection and a unique DNA leds interactive sculpture.
Ile Rousseau, Geneva, from october 2009 to january 2010.
Contracting Owner: UNIGE, University of Geneva
Unige expo


Scope:
Audiovisuals lighting and showcontrol concepts; technical management.

2008 - Madrid 2 de Mayo: Un pueblo, una naciòn

Temporary exhibition which celebrates the bicentennial birthday of Madrid insurection againts the napoleonians troops.
3500m², from April to September 2008, Centro de exposiciones Arte Canal.
Contracting Owner: Canal de Isabel II
Scenography: Felix Murcia
Production: Eventglobamedia
Madrid 2 de Mayo

Audiovisuals and showcontrol concepts; includes an immersive projection on each internal sides of a cube; edge blending for a total of 900 m² of projected surface.

2005 > 2007 - Agence Confino

Audiovisuals, information technologies, showcontrol system, interactive and immersive displays design, technical tender specifications edition for all the references mentioned in the Production page.

2004 > 2005 - Opéra pictural, Pavillon de Belgique

Large-scale temporary exhibit - International Exhibition of 2005 Aichi Global Harmony, Japan .
Contracting Owner: Belgian Government
Scenography: Alexandre Obolensky, François Schuiten
Production Management: Can Do (Procon)

Scope:
Lighting Design of a 43m x 10m of painted canva and tulle to be washlighted and profiled with colored and dimmed fixtures; maximal distance projection: 1.3m.

1998 > 2003 - Phidani

A company dedicated to lighting control software development; ISIS, the main software product controls stage lighting, moving lights and lighting network (Opera Garnier, Scala de Milano …).
Client: Phidani for ADB Lighting, a Siemens company

Scope:
Technical specifications adds, Beta-test, training to opera houses around the world.

2002 - Fespaco

Opening event for the African Film Festival, Ouagadougou.
Production Management: Agence Binter

Scope:
Technical consultant for the feasibility study with the concept team and the contracting owner.

2002 - GIORDANO: Andrea Chénier

World premiere Opera.
Director: Paul-Emile Fourny
Set Design: Poppy Ramchetti
Production: International Santander Festival, Opera de Nice

Scope:
Lighting design.

2002 - Paris-Plage

First edition of the scenografical installation, Paris.
Scenography: Agence Nez-Haut, Paris

Scope:
External consultant for the lighting design, technical feasibility, standard and custom furniture.

2001 - La mer, les corps

Opening Ceremoy of the XIV Mediterranean Games. Large-scale event, Radez Stadium, Tunis.
Contracting owner: Tunisian Olympic Comitee
Director: Mohammed Driss
Lighting supplier: (Procon)

Scope:
Lighting design and technical management in collaboration with Bernard Freymann.

1999 > 2000 - Spanish Pavilion Universal Exhibition Hannover 2000

Large-scale temporary exhibit
Architect: Cruz y Ortiz
Project Management: Media Park Production Barcelona
Scope
Audiovisuals and showcontrol system design; lighting design
Technical tender specification’s edition
Technical Management on site

1978 > 1998 - Technical management, stage management, lighting design and direction

During those 20 years dedicated to entertainment activities, Michel Helson – CULTURETECH
collaborated with many events agencies, dances and theatrical companies; premiere and world tours completed:
50th birthday of the Operation Overload in Normandy, musical CATS in Paris,
stage management Teatro Central Expo-Sevilla92, Masra Project Cairo, Peter Wissbrod,
Bob Wilson, DV8, Anne-Thérésa de Keyrsmaker, Maurice Béjart, John Neumayer, W. Forshyte,
J.C. Galotta, John Lurie, Laurie Anderson, Cats-Paris, Michèle-Anne De Mey, Jan Fabre,
Danat Dansa, Cuadra de Sevilla, La Furat del Baus, Les Comedians, Teatro Arena,
Toneel Groep van Amsterdam, Carcone14, Jérôme Deschamps, Théâtre de l’Esquisse, Jean Pascal Levy Trumet,...