About Us
Hall des Lumières is located in the Beaux-Arts landmarked building located directly across from the beautiful greenspace of City Hall Park.
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In the middle of the 19th century, Ireland suffered the Great Famine. New York became the home of the majority of the Irish seeking a better life. The Irish Emigrant Society, a charitable organization focused on assisting immigrants, inaugurated the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank in 1850 to protect the funds of Irish immigrants.
The Bank is Established
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The Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank Building at 49 Chambers Street was the first skyscraper in New York City in the Beaux-Arts style, designed by Raymond F. Almirall. At 187 feet tall (57 meters) and 14 stories high, Almirall chose an H-shaped plan, which allows natural light to flood the rooms and from the outside gives the impression of a mirrored pair of towers.
49 chambers is built
Culturespaces, the European creator and manager behind the critically acclaimed ‘Atelier Des Lumières’ in Paris, announced a partnership with IMG, a global leader in events, media, fashion and sport, to create, open and run the Hall des Lumières digital art center in New York from the historic 49 Chambers Street.
a joint venture is established
The global architecture studio Woods Bagot, Culturespaces and IMG begin the retoration process for the bank hall.
restoration begins
Hall des Lumières is opening on September 14, 2022 with the inaugural exhibition Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion.
Art Meets Technology
about the co-creators
culturespaces
Co-Creator of Hall des Lumières
Culturespaces, founded by Bruno Monnier in 1990, is the leading private operator specializing in full-service management of monuments, museums, and art centers. Since 2012, the firm has also trailblazed the creation of digital art centers and immersive exhibitions. Culturespaces enjoys a global presence underpinned by comprehensive expertise, combining the design and creation of digital art centers with technological proficiency and a flair for presenting classical, modern, and contemporary artists.
Img
Co-Creator of Hall des Lumières
IMG is a global leader in events, fashion, sports, and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest fashion icons and athletes; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of entertainment and sports media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development.
IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment and sports company.
