Anthony Stavchansky is working around the clock to bring classical art to life in a revolutionary new way. The 33-year-old Creative Director is spending long nights in the former Intecta section of Dresden's Altmarkt Gallery, where a groundbreaking multimedia art exhibition is set to open soon. The space, which once sold furniture during East German times, will soon showcase 145 masterpieces by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Gustav Klimt in an entirely new format.
Unlike traditional gallery displays where paintings simply hang on walls, this exhibition will use 30 state-of-the-art projectors to beam the artworks onto the walls and ceiling of the heritage-protected space. The visual spectacle will be accompanied by a specially composed soundscape that combines painting, music, and spatial design into a comprehensive emotional experience. "We have processed and animated the paintings so they appear alive rather than static," Stavchansky explained.
The technical challenges of this installation have kept Stavchansky busy for weeks. He has meticulously measured walls and ceiling heights, calculated optimal distances from projectors to screens, and worked extensively during nighttime hours to perfect the lighting conditions. "You experience projection completely differently in darkness than in daylight filtering through windows. That's why we're doing so many night shifts," he said. The historic nature of the venue adds another layer of complexity, as monument protection regulations severely limit how cables and equipment can be installed.
Stavchansky, a Ukrainian-born creative who moved to Germany with his family in 2013, views these obstacles as exciting challenges. Together with his father, he developed the exhibition concept in 2013 and has been presenting the show in various cities since 2016, including previous stops in Tallinn and Helsinki. However, the Dresden venue presents unique architectural features with its two levels, winding areas, and large columns that differ significantly from the typically high, straight walls of conventional exhibition halls.
The 45-minute show will dedicate approximately 15 minutes to each artist's work, requiring not only precise projector placement but also hundreds of meters of carefully routed cables. "This is naturally a very special space with two floors, winding sections, and large columns," Stavchansky noted. "It's not comparable to the mostly high and straight walls of halls where the exhibition has already been shown." The monument protection requirements have forced multiple revisions to their installation plans.
Exhibition Director Mandy Streit from the DDV Media Group, which is organizing the Dresden show, emphasizes the immersive nature of the experience. "Visitors should completely immerse themselves in this world and emerge feeling relaxed afterward," she explained. Stavchansky has witnessed this transformative effect firsthand, particularly among younger audiences who often approach him after the show with questions about the technology behind the experience.
The exhibition specifically aims to engage younger generations who may find traditional museums and painting galleries too static or boring. "They want to experience everything quickly and be entertained," Stavchansky observed. "We're showing classical art in a new way and hope to reach young audiences. Ideally, they'll become interested and continue exploring these artists and their works." Art has always played a significant role in Stavchansky's family background, with his father having worked as a filmmaker in Ukraine.
The complete exhibition, titled "Monet, van Gogh, Klimt – From Light to Brilliance: An Audiovisual Journey Through Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Art Nouveau," will run from November 22, 2025, through May 31, 2026. The entrance is located at Altmarkt/corner of Wilsdruffer Street, directly across from the Kreutzkamm confectionery, with visitors accessing the space via a staircase.
The exhibition will be open Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Adult tickets cost 16 euros, with reduced admission at 14 euros and children's tickets at 8 euros. Family passes are available for 40 euros. This pricing structure reflects the significant investment in technology and the unique nature of the multimedia presentation that promises to revolutionize how classical masterpieces can be experienced in the 21st century.
