The panoramic canvases are created using a combination of digital photography, 3D modeling, and painting.
The central viewing tower allows visitors to observe the same scene from different heights and angles.
The project was initiated by artist Yadegar Asisi, who specializes in giant panoramas worldwide.
The exhibition space is housed in a converted shed that previously served industrial functions near the docks.
Some installations utilize day-to-night lighting transitions to simulate a 24-hour cycle.
Panorama XXL is a specialized exhibition space in Rouen that displays 360-degree panoramic paintings created by artist Yadegar Asisi. The venue occupies a repurposed industrial hangar located on the banks of the Seine. These immersive artworks reach heights of up to 32 meters, utilizing massive circular canvases to envelop the viewer. The perspective is designed to be viewed from a central tower, which provides multiple levels for observing details at varying distances. Exhibits rotate periodically, featuring themes ranging from historical recreations like Ancient Rome to environmental subjects such as the Great Barrier Reef. The facility employs sophisticated lighting and soundscapes to enhance the depth and atmosphere of each display. It is situated within the Hangar 2 complex as part of the broader development of the Rouen riverfront.
From the highest platform of the central viewing tower to capture the full scale of the curved canvas.
Bring a light sweater as the large exhibition space can be cooler than the outside temperature.
Use the provided binoculars or zoom lenses on cameras to appreciate the minute details in the background scenes.
Spend time on each level of the observation tower to get a full understanding of the scale.
Do not rush through the display; the immersive experience requires time for the eyes to adjust to the perspective.
Permanently closed; the site ceased operations in 2021 and the building has been repurposed.
