Leach helps bring art exhibition to life at the Louvre

Leach - part of the French-based Chargeurs Group - has provided four double-sided, free-standing Lightwalls as the backdrop for an event at the glass pyramid venue at the Louvre in Paris.

  French actor Fabrice Luchini, ambassador of The Société des Amis du Louvre, unveiled the visual spectacle in partnership with Chargeurs’ Philanthropies Foundation. Leach’s illuminated displays were used to highlight classical masterpieces by Jean-Dominique Ingres, with the exhibit showcasing masterpieces from Rembrandt, Eugène Delacroix and Matthias Grünewald, to name a few. Manufactured at Leach’s site in West Yorkshire, the displays were also designed to direct the flow of traffic during the evening at which Luchini read from notable French writers.   Once they arrived at the Louvre, the Lightwalls took two days to install by Leach’s in-house team. The first day was used to ‘pre-build’ the exhibit and establish the best locations and layout for optimum viewing. When the visitor experience had been perfected, the displays were then stored and reconfigured on the day of the event.   Leach managing director James Lavin said: “We have worked on some brilliant international arts and heritage briefs throughout our 127 years in business, but for our displays to be installed within a Louvre exhibit has to be up there as one of our favourites. Not only is this Parisian venue globally-acclaimed, the Société also sought the cutting-edge of display innovation for the classic works on show, so we were delighted that our Lightwalls were selected for the job.   “With the Lightwalls up to 4.5m wide by 2.5m tall, they provided a disruptive visual set for Luchini’s seminar. We hope that they contributed to the dynamic experience and inspiration that the youngsters gained on the night.”