In an old gasworks hall, walls rise nearly 17 meters high, covered with moving images that bring classical and modern works of art to life. The enormous hall fills with sound from carefully composed pieces of music. Dense lasers and projections in all directions create an immersive experience that surrounds visitors from every angle.
Fabrique des Lumières is the largest digital art center in the Netherlands. Housed in the former Zuiveringshal of the Westergasfabriek, the monumental industrial building from the 19th century combines a tour de force in projection technology. Culturespaces, the French organization behind the successful Atelier des Lumières in Paris, assumes management here. More than 100 video projectors and a state-of-the-art spatial sound system create impressive visual and auditory effects that merge into a special multisensory experience.
The exhibitions change approximately quarterly and show a wide range of art movements, from the Dutch Old Masters to modern interpretations and contemporary themes. Previous exhibitions have included Vermeer, Van Gogh and Inuit culture, often in collaboration with leading museums such as the Mauritshuis. The program also includes educational projects, collaborations with artists and events connecting art and live music. In May 2026, for example, there will be a concert featuring piano music by Bernd van den Bos, accompanied by projected images inspired by Monet and Einaudi.
The impressive projections on the giant walls fill the historic gasworks building with a continuously changing play of light and soundscape.
The Fabrique des Lumières shows how historic architecture and innovative digital techniques combine to make art accessible in a way that completely surrounds visitors visually and aurally. The center provides a platform for changing art presentations that blur boundaries between classical and modern visual art, combining heritage and innovation in a special cultural setting.