Support an artistic creation at the heart of Albi’s heritage.
The Lapérouse Albi France Association (ALAF) is currently supporting an original work: The Odyssey of Lights, a visual and musical evocation of Lapérouse’s 1785 expedition.
Conceived by the composer Olivier Gavignaud, this work offers a visual reconstruction created with the help of artificial intelligence and an immersive staging that recreates the geographical and historical settings of this universal voyage, supported by an original symphonic musical composition.
The project is under the patronage of Laurent Petitgirard, Permanent Secretary of the Académie des Beaux-Arts.
The Astrolabe and the Boussole sailing on the waves.
A testament to the global interest in this great historical figure, the project has reached a major milestone across the Atlantic. Through the initiative of philanthropist Marc Onetto, The Odyssey of Lights has been approved by the Friends of Fondation de France à New York.
This recognition now makes it possible to bring together American donors around the humanist dimension of the expedition. It also forms part of several commemorations along the route of the expedition, notably the restoration of the Lapérouse Memorial in Maui (Hawaii), where a sequence from the work will be presented next May under the auspices of the French Embassy.
Lapérouse and Paul-Antoine Fleuriot de Langle.
By joining this initiative, you place your support within an exceptional French dynamic.
400 Years of the French Navy’ Label: the work takes part in official commemorations, with planned screenings at the major maritime gatherings in Sète and Brest.
Albi’s influence: the project aligns directly with the long-term vision of Escale Lapérouse, enhancing the city’s cultural and tourist appeal.
The Meeting at Maouna (Tutuila)
By becoming a patron of ALAF for this project, you will contribute to:
The promotion of Albi’s heritage through an innovative artistic form, combining technology and creativity.
The promotion of contemporary creation and the cultural influence of France.
The passing on of history to younger generations.
The crossing of Cape Horn.
ALAF is authorized to issue tax receipts allowing for a tax deduction:
Individuals: 66% of the donation deductible from income tax.
Companies: 60% of the donation deductible from corporate tax.
The scientists of Lapérouse’s expedition conducting scientific measurements on Mount Teide in Tenerife.
If this project inspires you and you wish to help keep the memory of the famous navigator alive, do not hesitate to join the Lapérouse Albi France association.
By joining ALAF, you will become part of a team of passionate individuals committed to promoting maritime history, exploration, and the heritage associated with Lapérouse.
Your support helps keep the memory of this great navigator alive and pass on his story to future generations.
Join the association: https://www.laperouse-france.org/en/join-renew/
You can also connect and interact with the community on the association’s Discord, recently launched as a new space for discussion and sharing for enthusiasts of history and exploration.
See you soon, sailor!
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/6sqHxpAM
Lapérouse, the adventure continues…
Article written by Nicolas Gosset