FLV Lab

Each year, the FLV Lab invites students pursuing an Applied Arts master’s degree (DSAA) in graphic design and multimedia narration at the Lycée Jacques Prévert in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, to design and build prototypes of digital projects for or about the Frank Gehry building. Several digital-mediation projects by innovative companies are presented during the FLV Lab, as well.

The FLV Lab also annually invites several partners to come up with unique ways to showcase the Fondation’s permanent works and architecture, along with innovative alternatives that could enhance the visitor experience.

An augmented photography activity to reveal your Alter Ego

This project gives visitors an immersive experience, inviting them to step into the role of a painter across from his or her model. The goal is to explore and paint interpersonal relationships, all while discovering the different personalities that inspired David Hockney.

By students Emma Bibal, Emma Lecarpentier, Juline Pichegru & Coralie Salanon

A sound journey centred on the 1998 David Hockney work A Bigger Grand Canyon, exhibited in the first Gallery.

This is an interactive, audio-based experience that invites contemplation. Visitors discover David Hockney’s 1998 work A Bigger Grand Canyon in a novel, thought-provoking way and learn the secrets behind the creation of this monumental work.

By students Ève Benoist-Veillet, Nolan Lobato, Baptiste Sagot & Louise Vatel

A collaborative tool for designing floral creations

This project encourages visitors to experiment with creating a collaborative digital floral bouquet. Each person is invited to add their own “flower” to backgrounds inspired by David Hockney’s paintings, personalising it with the patterns and colours of their choice.

By students Nina Moreaux, Nisan Özgökçeler, Loïcia Saby & Agathe Vanlerberghe.

A game booklet for a fun family exploration

This project is a way to discover David Hockney’s work in the company of his dog, Stanley. Visitors are invited to stop in front of specified paintings, complete the painting’s challenging mini-game and let themselves be guided by Stanley’s “woofs.”

By students Cécile Léon, Juliette Chevallier, Loanne Pétan-Ranguin & Camille Dizi.

Experience painting on iPad

“Painting with David Hockney” offers an interactive experience suitable for all audiences. It allows visitors to experiment with painting on iPad and while shedding light on David Hockney’s work in fun and educational ways. The application is based on an AI-assisted drawing concept so that visitors can create a drawing that echoes the artist’s style. 

See David Hockney step out of the frame

Thanks to augmented reality, the works in the David Hockney 25 exhibition come to life in the visitor app. David Hockney appears on your phone and speaks directly in front of the works. 

Ask all your questions freely

A chatbot integrated into the visitor app accompanies visitors throughout their time at the exhibition, offering immediate interactive assistance to answer all their questions about the works presented in the Galleries.

Listen to 5 enlightening anecdotes

“5 things to know about...” is a podcast series that offers concise insights about the artists in our exhibitions in the form of five anecdotes. The perfect format to enjoy as you plan your visit to the exhibition and a great way to deepen your knowledge of the artist. 

Find your next holiday destination

In this quiz, talk to a travel agent who will help you choose your next holiday destination. David Hockney travelled a lot and was inspired by many places.

Find out which one suits you best at the moment by taking this 3-question quiz on David Hockney quotes.

Explore the exhibition with David Hockney’s dog as your guide.

The Interactive Family Tour is a way for families to explore the Galleries on their own for an entertaining and educational exhibition experience.

David Hockney’s dachshunds have long been his loyal companions. For the David Hockney 25 exhibition, the children’s audio guide is a lively, frisky, chatty dachshund, representing the many dachshunds the artist cared so much about.

What’s more, a chatbot taking the form of Percy the Cat featured in one of the exhibition’s paintings, is children’s helpful companion to the audio guides, answering all their questions interactively. The goal is to encourage them to reflect more deeply and want to explore further.