A tour of the places that give life to the splendid stones that shine
It is impossible to resist the charm of these small masterpieces of modern art. Swarovskis are true natural wonders. Whether you want to use them, have them at home or even contemplate them. A true world of collectors, partners and fans has developed around these iridescent crystals, but also of admirers of the moment who are not at all indifferent to the "crystal world”.
A tour of the places that give life to these splendid forms is essential. The works transformed by man with style and refinement that will lead even the most reluctant to remain in contemplation before the brilliance of these precious artifacts. And, as with all arts, a museum dedicated to Swarovski could not be missed. In the western part ofAustria, near Innsbruck, the nice town di Wattens is ready to welcome you to a fairy tale universe.
Lo Swarovski crystals It is actually a multi-sensory exhibition created by the artist Andre Heller. At the entrance a dreamlike reality is presented: a green giant It cascades water in an amazing valley setting. The museum is made up of 14 interactive rooms where you walk through environments that offer a 360° sensory experience of changing lights, colors and reflections.
A journey to live and an itinerary between the works of well-known contemporary artists, such as Dalí o Wharol, all strictly in glass. Optical effects, light effects and ambient music to enjoy shows like the glass dome, a giant kaleidoscope made up of 590 mirrors that cover the dome, but also the crystalloscope, glass theater or the Crystallography by Paul Seide, created to break the linguistic barriers between art and nature.
the fascinating ice step guides you to an unknown territory where the light follows your steps, while in one of the Chambers of Wonders the artist and musician Brian Eno presents its “55 million crystals”, a concept of atmosphere and music that takes you to a deeply meditative reality.
Installation reflections It is composed, instead, of illustrations and animations about the atmosphere, while the video artist Fabricio Plessi leads to Crystal Forest making the visitor experience the contrasts of nature and technology.
At the end of the tour, lovers of the genre will be able to delight in the largest Swarovski store, the crystal stage, a place of worship for collectors from all over the world.
