France is one of the leading countries in Europe for digital art and Web3. By celebrating the creativity and contributions of French artists in digital media and techniques, France continues to establish itself as a leader on issues related to the intersection between art and technology. In this collection, a large diversity of techniques - such as generative art made with code, video, 3D, and digital collage - demonstrates the vast and profound nature of France's commitment to the development of this sector.

In this fast-paced collection, artists embark on a vibrant exploration of the intersection between the dynamics of human movement and the magic of the digital. Sport not only nourishes our physical well-being, but also plays a crucial role in our mental health, pushing us to express ourselves through our bodies, redoubling our efforts and perseverance. Sport is omnipresent in our lives, whether it is a personal practice or a collective culture. It is therefore not surprising that artists take hold of this subject, capturing the spirit of sport through their creations. As a true vector of emotion, sport brings us together through major events and tournaments, inspiring us to unity in competition. Each artist uses the power of the digital to represent the spirit of sport in their own way in creations and breathe life into the digital.

In all its shades, green evokes nature, hope, and progress. It calls to mind lush forests and verdant meadows, symbols of renewal and growth. It is sometimes complemented with touches of yellow, brown, or, more daringly, red. Even so, green stands alone, vibrant and alive. A symbol of serendipity, the sight of these works bodes well, inspiring a sense of well-being and infinite possibilities.

Digital art sometimes carries a form of nostalgia for traditional art. Artists thus seek to reconcile the masterpieces of history with the tools of our time, always pushing further the limits of creation. Unveiling new horizons, they urge us to rediscover ancient art in unusual ways, thanks to 3D scans or models which pay tribute to the statues of mythological or real characters. In a fusion between ancient and digital art, travel through eras and artistic styles.

(Extra)Ordinary Journeys gathers the works of artists who turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary gateways, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the digital. Reimagining familiar spaces, whether glitch-filled cities or 3D subways, they invite us to explore not only physical transportation but also the inner landscapes of our thoughts and emotions as we walk in the streets. Through a rich set of techniques including glitch art, video art, and digital collage, these artists offer a fresh perspective on public spaces, transforming them into portals of contemplation and wonder. Step into this collection and let yourself embark on a voyage through the hidden dimensions of our contemporary world, allowing your imagination to wander through distorted spaces and movements.

Not surprisingly, the way the internet has changed our culture is a central topic for many digital artists. Some artists take a nostalgic approach to the early internet icons and symbols of the 1990s and early 2000s, while others are interested in the power of the blockchain and how it is shaping a new digital art market. This collection demonstrates the various methods and techniques through which artists explore internet culture. Through art made with code, by exploring the glitch, in making references to the blockchain or through exploring how our lives and bodies are increasingly entwined with technology, these works go back to the essence of the influence - good or bad - of the internet on our lives today.

Today, we see more discussion and awareness around mental health, which is a positive advancement in our society. Often seen as an easy fix, mental health problems are actually complex, and can be difficult to understand and overcome. They cloud our heads, making us unable to see life clearly. We lose our objectivity and our judgement is tainted with thoughts and worries. Artists materialize what mental health problems can feel like through their visual experiences, in order to raise awareness and remind us how important it is to be mindful and to get help when necessary.

This collection delves into a swinging topic: dancing, a timeless art form that transcends boundaries and takes us on a journey beyond ourselves. Through the ingenious fusion of dance, music and technology, digital artists create mesmerising visual effects that defy the limitations of the human body. From glitch art to interactive visuals, they explore the boundless potential of new technologies, amplifying the emotions evoked by human movement. Experimenting with colours and textures, artists allow algorithms to become co-choreographers, blurring the lines between physicality and imagination. Let’s experience the power of dance through the lens of the digital era!

It’s undeniable: blockchain technology and NFTs have built, for the first time, a viable market for digital art, providing scarcity and value to digital artworks that are otherwise replicable. Associating digital art to NFTs has resulted in ‘Web3’, the next generation of the internet where what we consume online can not only be read and interacted with, but also owned in a decentralised fashion on the blockchain. Web3 has resulted in a unique subculture on the internet that values freedom, decentralisation and a close-knit community. However, NFTs and cryptocurrencies are also notorious for innumerable scams and pyramid schemes. Digital artists don’t shy away from these two extremities. In fact, in their work, they explore all the various and contradicting facets of Web3, using it as primary subject matter to envision promising futures for a more equitable internet and society on the one hand, or a dystopian futuristic work where greed has corruption reign on the other.

Ah, love… can we still talk about it without repeating what the greatest authors in history wrote much better than us ? Yes, of course, because even though love might be the most universal experience of all, it’s also the most singular. Each love, each love story, each love language is unique - therefore the topic is boundless, and has steadfastly gone through art history since neolithic paintings. Nowadays, digital tools allow artists to reinvent it and rethink once again its modes of representation ; but they also allow them to question how the modern era, especially technology itself, has transformed our relationships…