Pont Neuf Cavern turns a Paris bridge into a multisensory artwork
Artist JR has wrapped Paris's oldest standing bridge in a free, cave-like installation of sound, scent and printed rock, open above the Seine until 28 June.
Sophie Bennett
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- Sound environment composed by Thomas Bangalter
- Earthy scents designed by Sarah Bouasse
- An augmented-reality layer built with Snap
- Free entry, open around the clock until 28 June
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