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VirtualPalace Launches with Strategic Support from Ajinomatrix: Pioneering Sensory and Immersive Experiences

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Virtual Palace, Brussels' new temple of immersive cinema and multimedia innovation, developed in strategic collaboration with Ajinomatrix VR Labs. This landmark opening marks a significant milestone, merging the legacy of the pioneering CyberTheatre Avenue with groundbreaking sensory technology and immersive virtual reality experiences.





Eric Vauthier, founder of the VirtualPalace and original initiator of the CyberTheatre project in Brussels, praised the pivotal role of François Wayenberg and Ajinomatrix in bringing sensory innovation to this project. "François Wayenberg, thank you AJINOMATRIX for chairing the memory of the CyberTheatre," Vauthier remarked. Indeed, the partnership between VirtualPalace and Ajinomatrix VR Labs promises to redefine immersive cultural experiences, reviving and expanding upon the concept of Morton Heilig’s iconic Sensorama from the 1960s, with modern sensory technology for taste and smell scanning through the SensoryOS developed by Ajinomatrix.


Wayenberg, in a groundbreaking move, reunited the original pioneers of the CyberTheatre, creating a living repository of their contributions, which significantly inspired the conception and even some of the architectural design of the VirtualPalace. Eric Vauthier further noted, "François had this brilliant idea of reconnecting the pioneers of the AVENUE CyberTheatre, and it's absolutely fascinating to witness what has emerged from revisiting our roots."


VirtualPalace has already successfully hosted test events, such as "Kinshasa Now" by Marc-Henri Wajnberg, and is poised to revolutionize cultural consumption by combining VR cinema, augmented reality, and advanced sensory immersion.


We're also excited to announce the upcoming release of the book "VirtualPalace," scheduled for publication later this month authored by Wayenberg. This publication represents the second opus of the CyberTheatre Collection, chronicling the journey, vision, and technological innovations behind the VirtualPalace.


Stay tuned for an extraordinary journey where past, present, and future converge in an unprecedented sensory and immersive storytelling experience.



 
 
 

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