February 11, 2025
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News Strengthen Intergenerational and Intercultural Dialogue Through QDSinternational Installations
Impulsion de Lateral Office et CS Design, Chicago, USA 2017 © Heidi Ziegler
Art has always been a powerful means of communication between cultures and generations. Today, through the interactive installations of QDSinternational, this connection takes on a new dimension by allowing diverse audiences to share a common experience. By combining light, sound, movement, and participation, our artworks create a space where everyone can express themselves, regardless of age or background.
An intergenerational dialogue facilitated by shared experience
Interactive installations encourage the transmission and exchange between generations. By placing interaction at the heart of the artwork, they allow both young and older visitors to experience a shared moment, fostering discussion and the exchange of perspectives.
- Active engagement: Unlike traditional art, which is often contemplative, interactive art invites action, breaking down barriers between spectators of different generations.
- An accessible experience: By engaging a variety of senses, these installations captivate both children and adults, providing a common ground for expression.
Discover the case study of the Musical Bikes and their impact on intergenerational dialogue
The Musical Bikes art installation, designed by studio Atracktiv, was presented at Montréal’s Quartier des Spectacles during the Place aux jeux event. Interactive and unifying, it invites the public to pedal in unison on four bike-instruments to bring a complete song to life. This case study highlights the positive outcomes of this participatory experience by analyzing its accessibility, its ability to mobilize communities, and its impact on conviviality and collective life in an urban setting.
Works from our catalog that transcend generations and cultures.
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© Cédric Paré
Loop de EKUMEN, New York, USA, 2018 © Alexandre Ayer
©SNAPePHOTO Inc.
Impact and Legacy of Interactive Installations
The benefits of an interactive installation far exceed the mere artistic experience. They contribute to urban revitalization, encourage cohabitation, and strengthen the sense of belonging to a diverse community.
- A tool for social inclusion: By giving each participant an active role, these works elevate all voices and foster a sense of recognition.
- A collective memory: These experiences leave a lasting impact on participants, who leave with a shared memory to carry and pass on.
The interactive installations offered by QDSinternational provide a new form of meeting and sharing, encouraging exchanges between generations and cultures. These immersive works create spaces where every individual—whether young or old, local or international—can come together and participate actively. Far beyond a simple artistic experience, they become vehicles for social inclusion, strengthening community bonds and collective memory. By redefining urban spaces as areas for interaction and creativity, they contribute to a more open, connected, and supportive society.
