Institut du Monde Arabe and BenQ Shine a Light on Sea Adventures

The IMA and BenQ had successfully collaborated on a hip hop exhibition in 2015, and when the time came to prepare another installation, the IMA didn’t think twice: They eagerly brought BenQ and its projection expertise on board. For exhibits that required big, bold images to be projected onto contorted walls and other geometrically challenging surfaces, the IMA chose BenQ PW9500 and PX9600 Large Venue Projectors featuring changeable lenses and 360° rotation projection capability. Meanwhile, for showcase that required high brightness, SH915 Full HD 3D Projectors and SW916 DLP Projectors were installed in order to ensure the trials and travails that the sea voyagers encountered would be presented with unrivaled detail and clarity. The collaboration didn’t end there. In compact spaces, the IMA relied on high-contrast, short-throw TH682ST Projectors. Combining eco-friendliness and low TCO with beautiful imagery and ultra-readability, the TH682ST Projector ensured museum-goers could delve into every detail of Sinbad’s and Marco Polo’s lives. Finally, for small- and medium-size pieces, the MX806ST Interactive 3D Projector was selected. Given its XGA capabilities, short throw distance, and long-lasting picture quality, the MX806ST projector was great for making the best use of every space, allowing curators to turn small rooms into theaters that shared intriguing stories with visitors.

Once again, the collaboration between the IMA and BenQ did not disappoint. Thanks to 360° and Portrait Projection features that allow projectors to be mounted nearly anywhere – on the floor, from the ceiling, or along the wall – the IMA was able to fill every inch of the exhibition with imagery and information. And in smaller rooms, the IMA successfully deployed short-throw projectors to fit larger-than-life images into narrow spaces. Finally, since the projectors are virtually maintenance-free, museum staff could simply turn them on in the morning and off in the evening and not have to worry about technical issues.

All in all, the exhibit was a rousing success, leading audiences through an immersive sea adventure. After the exhibition concluded, IMA announced that they were “very, very satisfied” with BenQ’s contribution to the project and that they look forward to working with BenQ again in the future.