ARTECHOUSE BRINGS IMMERSIVE DIGITAL PERFORMANCE - HAKANA BY ADRIEN M & CLAIRE B TO WASHINGTON, DC AND MIAMI DURING ART BASEL

AND MIAMI ART WEEK 2017 ARTECHOUS will present Hakana, an interactive and immersive performance piece by the world-renowned multimedia choreographers Adrien M & Claire B, in Washington, DC during

one night show on Friday, December 1. Installation then travels to Miami December 6 - 8, 2017.

WASHINGTON, DC (November 27, 2017) - ARTECHOUSE, Washington, D.C.s first innovative art space dedicated to arts and technology, will debut its presence in Miami during Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2017 with a three daycutting-edge choreographedperformance from French multimedia artists Adrien M & Claire B.

The performance piece premieres at ARTECHOUSE in Washington, DC on Friday, December 1, 2017 with 6:30pm and 9:30pm performances and then travels to Miami to be presented during Miami Art Week and Art Basel. It will be on view at CANVAS, Miamis Arts+Entertainment District every evening December 6 through December 9, 2017.

Hakana is ARTECHOUSEs second collaboration with the Lyon, France based artists Adrien M & Claire B. In June of 2017, ARTECHOUSE opened its doors with a three month long sold-out exhibition - XYZT: Abstract Landscapes - from Adrien M and Claire B company. Over the course of three months, the exhibit was visited by over 47,000 attendees and resulted in 47,063,728,067 (est) social media impressions.

For its Miami debut, ARTECHOUSE is partnering with CANVAS, Miamis Arts + Entertainment Districts flagship residential development and cultural headquarters. The interactive and immersive digital art experience from the world-renowned contemporary digital artists and multimedia choreographers marks the first presentation of Adrien M & Claire B company at Miami Art Week and Art Basel, and reflects ARTECHOUSEs commitment to providing platform for the works of the most technologically innovative and experimental artists practicing today, and CANVASs longstanding support in strengthening Miamis arts and cultural scene.

Hakana a Japanese word that refers to the ephemeral, fragile, and transitory is a 40-minute long choreographic work and meditation on the delicate dance between humanity and technology. Inside a cube fashioned from translucent veils onto which a graphic universe is projected in real time, a solo dancer takes a visual journey into a 3D space between dreams and reality. Using video projection mapping, CGI, and sensors, the cube and dancer interact, pushing the boundaries of physicality, art, nature, light and technology. Dance, visuals and

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accompanying music are all performed live, ensuring a unique immersive experience each time.

At the forefront of art and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings new possibilities and platforms for contemporary artists, supporting the creation of the art that is reflective and relevant of todays world and society.

We believe that technology has played a significant role in the world of art thus far and today were living in the age of new renaissance where technology has become a revolutionary tool for artists, said Sandro, Founder & Art Director of ARTECHOUSE. Were pleased to bring this groundbreaking piece to Miami residents and visitors during Miami Art Week.

For the fourth year in a row, CANVAS is proud to bring a high-caliber international performer to Miamis Arts + Entertainment District during Miami Art Week, said Nir Shoshani. CANVAS continues to be a beacon for Miami residents and visitors who are serious about art, culture and entertainment, and this collaboration demonstrates our commitment to bring never-before-seen, groundbreaking works of art to our wonderful community.

ABOUT HAKANA

Hakana features a live solo dancer surrounded by a landscape of moving digital images. Interacting with this magical environment, the dancer is also acted upon by the moving images. She pushes, and lines fold; she whirls, and a "curtain" of light billows up; she crouches, and dots of light "rain" down. Boundaries are blurred as the real world intersects with the virtual one.

"Everything is generated and animated in real time. No recorded video. Everything is live,"explains Claire B.

The imaginary landscapes of Hakana are created using one dancer, digital images brought to life by a digital performer, and a soundscape mix of electronic music, live music and environmental sounds. The audience experiences the performance from three sides, seated around the cube when the dancer enters. As the digital images appear, surrounding the dancer, she is enveloped and Hakana becomes both a dance composition and a digital installation.

ABOUT ADRIEN M & CLAIRE B

The Adrien M & Claire B Company creates digital and living art forms, ranging from stage performance to installations. Led by juggler, artist and computer scientist Adrien Mondot and graphic designer Claire Bardainne, the Lyon based company combines the real and virtual worlds with IT tools that are developed and customized specifically for each installation and performance. Their approach puts the human experience at the centre of technological issues, with a strong visual focus on the body and unique bespoke technologies created in-house. They strive to create living digital art: mobile, handcrafted, short-lived, and responsive.

The Adrien M & Claire B Company has been acting in the fields of the digital arts and performing arts since 2004. Their work has included stage performances, installations, and exhibitions in France, Japan, the US, Switzerland, Canada, Thailand, Ireland, Argentina, Croatia, and Russia. The company Adrien M & Claire B is based in a research and creative workshop in Lyon, France.

HOURS, LOCATION AND TICKETS

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ARTECHOUSE Hakanai - December 2017

WASHINGTON, DC

Friday, December 1, 2017 | 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Performances strictly at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

TICKETS: www.artechouse.com/tickets

MIAMI

Wednesday, December 6th | 6pm

Press & VIP Preview, Invite-Only. Performances at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 7th | 8 p.m. with Performance at 9 p.m. and Interactive Session 10 p.m.

Friday, December 8th | 8 p.m. with Performance at 9 p.m. and Interactive Session 10 p.m.

CANVAS, Miamis Arts + Entertainment District @ 90 NE 17th Street, Miami FL

TICKETS: RSVP required www.hakanaimiami.com

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ABOUT ARTECHOUSE

ARTECHOUSE, based in Washington, DC, is a first of a kind innovative art space dedicated to showcasing experiential and technology driven works by artists who are forerunners of the new age in the arts and technology. With a mission to inspire, educate, and empower the creation of new, experiental and exploratory art form, ARTECHOUSE connects audience to the arts, and stimulates interest in the limitless possibilities of technology, science and creativity. Since its opening in June 2017 ARTECHOUSE has welcomed over 70,000 visitors and was featured on BBC, USA Today, National Geographic, CNN, Washington Post and numerous other national and international media outlets as the premier art space for the #FutureofArts.

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ABOUT CANVAS Located in the heart of Miamis Arts + Entertainment District, CANVAS is a beacon for impassioned residents and visitors who are serious about culture, community, arts and entertainment, and luxury with a twist. Standing 37 stories tall, CANVAS offers 513 fully finished units for the discerning buyer who appreciates fine living within context. Building amenities include sunrise and sunset pool decks, a vibrant and interactive kids playroom, serene indoor/outdoor yoga garden, state-of-the-art gym, glass-enclosed racquetball court, Zen spa/sauna treatment rooms, and a multimedia screening and theatre facility. Luxurious yet approachable, innovative yet down-to-earth, CANVAS is true downtown Miami living at its best. Visit canvascondos.com

ABOUT ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Miamis Arts + Entertainment District is a thriving downtown community conveniently located within walking distance of Miamis world-class cultural institutions include the Adrienne Arsht Center, Prez Art Museum Miami, American Airlines Arena, and the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. With convenient access to public transit, and a range of eclectic dining and retail options nearby, the Arts + Entertainment District is Miamis fastest-growing downtown neighborhood and is host to a robust series of cultural, artistic and community events throughout the year. Visit www.aedistrictmiami.com

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ARTECHOUSE is located at The Portals between Smithsonian and LEnfant Plaza metro stations in Southwest, DC at 1238 Maryland Ave., just next door to the Mandarin Oriental hotel.

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