In Toulouse, the immersive exhibition around Claude Monet arouses strong criticism

“Scam”, “disappointment”, “go your way” … open since July 3, the exhibition « Monet : The Immersive Experience »which takes place in EDF Bazacle spaces In Toulouse, arouses particularly clear opinions from the Toulousains. Produced by Exhibition Huba structure that organizes immersive exhibitions all over the world, this exhibition devoted to the great impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) was necessarily eagerly awaited. Especially since the company is not at its first try in the pink city. She had already produced the exhibitions Van Gogh et The Art Of The Brickwhich had attracted more than 100,000 visitors (and even 150,000 for Van Gogh), without arouse the same flow of negative comments. And more recently, she had presented the exhibition dedicated to M.C. Escherstill in Bazacle. So, what do visitors disappointed with this exhibition criticize? And what does the organizer answer? Response elements.

“It’s experience experience!” »»

While several readers have alerted Toulouse news to tell them about their disappointment after having taken a tour l’expo MonetTHE negative opinion are also legion on the internet.

“If you want to spoil the artist’s work and your money, do not hesitate to go see this exhibition. Sloppy projection, unsuitable roomlow -end synthesis images, everything is there, for the modest sum of € 20! And as a bonus, we offer the VR for 3 € more!
To summarize, it is the Experience currency“, Indigates for example Émilie.

“I am not used to putting negative opinions, but I must say that I was very disappointed. I expected something of the same level as the Van Gogh Expo and apart from the images that parade … Bof Bof. I should have looked at the opinions before paying almost 20 euros, ”exclaims Vv

“A scam, a masquerade! »»

“A scam, a masquerade, A CHIBERI miss words! », Abounds Sophie. Who specifies: “We start with a small room filled with reproductions (we do not expect to see the originals of course) but this crazy tables, without date, without explanation, without logical framework is useless. We then enter The “immersive” room : 4 deckchairs and a poor quality film where Monet’s “works” parade…. Who hopefully, must laugh at this ridiculous stuffing. Some posts to clog the view and voila. So. The exhibition is over. Ah yes, you can take a picture behind a cardboard wall covered with plastic flowers to immortalize this scam
You know everything. Go your way, ”she advises.

The air conditioning pointed out

Beyond experience, recurring problems Air conditioning linked are also pointed out. Especially since an important breakdown occurred during the scorching episode …

“Printing of having seen a document in the backjustisctor in huge heat2 small fans for the whole room. I left before the end, ”points out Maria. “Visit this day, zero and zero, more air conditioning so impossible to take full advantage of the experience. So disappointing for a small family. Loss of time and money, ”underlines another user.

We could continue for a long time as the opinions are particularly negative. On Google, while 132 people took care to leave comments, the average note is particularly low: 1.4 /5.

“We immediately reacted,” defends the organizer

Solicited by Toulouse newsthe organizers confirm that they have encountered problems with the air conditioning of EDF Bazacle spaces.

“There was a concern with the air conditioning at the Bazacle which has put itself into ‘protection’ because of the excessive heat recorded in the last days. We immediately reacted and an auxiliary air conditioning has been ordered and will be in working order in these days, ”explains Fabio in Goiathe exhibition commissioner.

He adds:

“The immersive and virtual reality exhibition on Monet is made on the same qualitative and structure of Van Gogh in 2022 which had been very successful as we know. It is obvious that in An uncomfortable visit situation It is difficult to appreciate the quality of the content, their finesse, the VR etc. The price of the ticket also becomes a target. In 2022 in the same period we had already experienced a great warmth (with a few degrees in less than this year) and the air conditioning had also lifted arms on this occasion. The problem seemed solved but it is an old installation ”.

“In the period of this famous heat peak in 2022 exhibition hub had received the same criticisms, both about the entry price”.

“Monet remains a very nice exhibition”

Regarding the criticisms formulated by many visitors on the content of the immersive exhibition, the organizers are beating.

“Monet remains A very nice exhibition Who deserves attention and besides the authorities as well as the press which joined us during the presentation, affected by the beauty of the sets and by the quality of the digital achievements, expressed themselves with very positively. We always want to present very beautiful exhibitions in Toulouse. I like to recall not only Van Gogh but also The Art of the Brick (The Lego Expo of Sawaya), without forgetting Escher as a national first, which quickly won the enthusiasm of the Toulouse public ”.

And to the exhibition commissioner to add, intended for visitors who came during the air conditioning failure: “Regarding the exceptional situation, Our team undertakes to respond to those who write to usoffering advantageous solutions to people who accidentally have not been entitled to experience in the best conditions ”. Of which act!

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