Let's Play Chaplin
“I hope that the entertainment I give has some lasting effect on people.” Charlie Chaplin, 1921
What if, to understand Chaplin, we had to step inside his cinema? To move through its images, play with its codes and re-enact its gestures, and discover, behind the icon, the man and the making of a body of work that has become universal.
Synopsis
The exhibition offers a fresh look at Charlie Chaplin, bringing the man, his work and our contemporary culture into dialogue.
Each sequence rests on three dimensions: a strong curatorial narrative, which places Chaplin and his work in their context; a pop culture perspective, which reveals how his language continues to shape our imagination; and an immersive, interactive experience, which turns visitors from spectators into performers.
At the heart of the journey, a large immersive room with a moving floor plunges visitors into Chaplin’s world. Around it, a series of modules opens up the making of his cinema: playing with silhouette, black and white, sound and music, editing a film, trying out acting or understanding how a set is built.
The hat and the cane become the guiding threads of this exploration: the first accompanies visitors, while the second lets them activate the experiences and keep a record of them throughout the journey.
Designed as a modular system, the exhibition can travel and adapt to different configurations: one large immersive experience, complemented by a selection of modules to suit each venue and audience.
Informations
- 6 adaptable modules
- 4D immersion
- 360° video
- Spatial sound design
- Geolocated audio guide
- Personal archives
- Connected interactive objects
- Theatre costumes and props
Coproduced with
About our partners
Winner of several awards, including Best European Museum in 2018, Chaplin’s World is a museum dedicated to the memory and work of Charlie Chaplin. It is located in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, in the Manoir de Ban, where the actor lived with his family from 1952 until his death in 1977.
Since it opened in 2016, nearly one and a half million visitors from more than 70 countries have walked through the doors of this unique place, which has become over the years a must-see cultural destination on the Vaud Riviera.
As a global leader in the development of high-end cultural assets, Museum Studio offers cultural institutions, brands and society as a whole a comprehensive range of services with a single mission: to act as a cultural catalyst.
Drawing on the excellence and expertise of its teams across the entire value chain, the Museum Studio platform brings together a broad portfolio of services: project management, museum and exhibition development, design and creation of immersive and technological experiences, audiovisual content production, art book publishing, and museum shop operations.
Museum Studio takes part in projects for some of the world’s most iconic museums, from the United States to Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Museum Studio is a subsidiary of Belgrano (formerly Compagnie Chargeurs Invest). Present in nearly 100 countries with 2,600 employees, the group is organised around three platforms: Culture & Education, Fashion & Craftsmanship, and Innovative Materials.
Credits
Concept - Museum Studio Exhibition design - Museum Studio Creative direction - Mathilde Adrien-Babillon
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What does Museum Studio mean by hybrid exhibition? +
A hybrid exhibition, as we conceive it, goes beyond the traditional format: it draws the visitor into a sensitive narrative designed as a journey. The theatrical scenography gives space to each part of the story and engages the visitor through digital devices and unique artifacts that pace the exhibition. Sound, light, projection, interactivity: everything works together to heighten the senses and create an enveloping experience where the visitor is no longer merely looking, but fully engaged, physically and emotionally. The goal is to fundamentally renew the relationship between audiences and the exhibition subject.
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How do your exhibitions differ from traditional ones? +
Where a traditional exhibition presents artworks in an informative, contemplative way, our exhibitions place the visitor at the centre of a fully designed environment. The narrative is enveloping, the journey is conceived as a total experience, and the approach to artworks and scholarly content is renewed. For institutions, this translates into greater appeal and the arrival of new audiences.
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What is the level of scientific and curatorial validation of the exhibitions? +
Here is a summary of the answer: Each exhibition is co-developed with major partner institutions — the Louvre, the Réunion des Musées Nationaux – Grand Palais, the Mucha Foundation, the Civic Museums of Venice, and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii — which act as scientific and curatorial co-authors: they validate the content, contribute to the documentary and iconographic resources, and co-curate the exhibition. Thus, Meet Mona Lisa was developed with Vincent Delieuvin, Chief Curator of 16th Century Italian Painting at the Musée du Louvre, and Eternal Mucha with the Mucha Foundation, ensuring the scientific rigour of each production.
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Are your exhibitions suitable for all audiences? +
Yes. Our catalogue covers a broad thematic range - from classical art to pop culture, history and heritage - allowing each institution to target specific audiences or broaden their visitor base. Playground Kids is specifically designed for young audiences. Tailored mediation tools can be developed to increase the relevance of each exhibition for your local audiences.
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What kinds of immersive devices are used in the exhibitions? +
Each exhibition deploys a combination of devices tailored to its narrative: large-format video mapping, 360° immersive projection systems, spatial sound installations, interactive interfaces, augmented reality, digital mediation tools and 3.0 technologies. Every device is integrated into the scenography and the narrative journey, serving the story and the visitor experience.
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Can the immersive devices be adapted to our existing technical infrastructure? +
Yes. Working alongside your local teams, and through technical and curatorial meetings, we will work with you to tailor the content to your venue and its specific requirements. We can take care of the exhibition design, or it can be carried out in-house, depending on your preferences and resources.
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Can a touring exhibition be customised for a local context? +
Yes, within reason. While the core of each exhibition (narrative, scenography, devices) is set to preserve its artistic integrity, adaptations are possible: translation and localisation of content, addition of artefacts, and integration of educational modules tailored to the regional context.
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Which institutions has Museum Studio already worked with? +
Museum Studio and The Travelling Collection have built partnerships with leading institutions: the Louvre, the Réunion des Musées Nationaux – Grand Palais, the Mucha Foundation, the Civic Museums of Venice and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. This network guarantees the curatorial legitimacy and scientific quality of every production.
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Can a host institution become a creation partner? +
Yes. Museum Studio is open to co-productions with institutions whose collections or thematic expertise align with the vision of The Travelling Collection. If you have a project or a collection that would like to transform into a touring exhibition, we would be delighted to discuss it with you.