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Arc de Triomphe, Flower Reflection

Vacades

Arc de Triomphe, Flower Reflection

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AI
Nature
Architecture

The Arc de Triomphe stands unchanged, but the ground around it no longer behaves the way it should. Water slowly fills the space, turning the monument into something that feels distant, almost untouchable. What used to be a busy circle in Paris becomes still, reflective, and quiet.

White flowers begin to appear across the surface, floating gently, spreading without direction. They soften the scene, breaking the sharpness of stone and symmetry. The monument remains strong, but its presence feels calmer, less dominant, as if it has accepted the shift around it.

Light moves differently here. It reflects, stretches, and lingers across the water, pulling the Arc de Triomphe into a mirrored version of itself. The boundary between structure and environment starts to blur.

This moment imagines Paris in a state of pause. Not erased, not abandoned, but slowly rebalanced. A place where the city gives way to stillness, and even its most iconic forms exist within something quieter, more natural, and more fluid.

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Vacades

South Korea

Timo Helgert (Vacades) is a German artist and creative director based in Seoul, whose work lies at the intersection of art, technology, and emotion. His background, marked by a childhood spent in harmony with nature, deeply influences his practice, in which he explores the tension between the organic and the urban, and between serenity and technological innovation. Through his studio, Vacades, he creates immersive digital experiences that combine 3D design, CGI, artificial intelligence, and mixed reality to transform everyday spaces into poetic reflections, evoking nostalgia and wonder. His approach, both cinematic and contemplative, is rooted in the belief that digital art can be both visionary and meditative, offering a visual and emotional escape. Through Vacades, he continues his quest to push the boundaries of digital storytelling, fusing nature, imagination, and technology to create harmonious worlds.

His work has captivated luxury brands and cultural institutions around the world, with which he collaborates to create digital campaigns, installations, and immersive experiences. His partners include prestigious names such as Burberry, Cartier, Hyundai, LVMH, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Tiffany & Co. Recognition of his talent extends far beyond the commercial sphere: a winner of the Korea Design Award (1st prize), Timo Helgert has also been featured by Forbes and participated in a collaborative exhibition at Shanghai International Airport. His creations have been exhibited by the Korean government and showcased by SeoulMySoul. They have also been praised by the international press, with features in publications as diverse as Elle, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, and the Korean Design Annual.

Arc de Triomphe, Flower Reflection

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