Panometer

Panometer stands in Leipzig inside a former gas storage tank, where industrial structure surrounds immersive panoramic art. Since 2003, Yadegar Asisi’s 360-degree works have filled the circular interior with scenes viewed from ground level or a 15-metre platform. Wheelchair users can reach every exhibition and service area.

The Cathedral of Monet – Freedom in Painting places Rouen around 1890 beneath its cathedral. Residents walk alleyways, the first tram passes, and traders sell goods while Van Gogh, Renoir, and Monet appear among them. Asisi painted the six-by-two-metre original in Berlin, then enlarged it digitally to 32 by 110 metres. Day and night lighting, music, and background sounds shape the scene, while a multimedia exhibition and 30-minute film add context. More than 200 works from over 30 years in Asisi’s workshop trace links between art, photography, and artificial intelligence.

From the 15-metre platform, you can look across Rouen’s streets and spot the hidden painters. A café serves Leipziger Lerche, homemade potato salad with sausages, coffee, and warm or cold snacks. Tours run in German and English, while children receive a puzzle rally for the visit.