He’s never been to Australia, let alone the Opera House. But this is how Yann is lighting its sails
French artist Yann Nguema is set to project his artwork onto the Sydney Opera House for the Vivid festival. This marks his first visit to Australia, fulfilling a long-held dream of showcasing his work on the iconic building. Nguema's project, titled Opera Mundi, reflects Australian wildlife and culture, blending natural elements with technology.
- ▪Yann Nguema has never been to Australia before this week.
- ▪He has been working on his project for the Sydney Opera House since February.
- ▪The projection will be part of the Vivid festival, starting on Friday.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/he-s-never-been-to-australia-let-alone-the-opera-house-but-this-is-how-yann-is-lighting-its-sails-20260513-p5zw73.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:38:00 +1000 |
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