Recto VRso
Digital art and virtual reality festival in Laval
2026
About Recto VRso
Recto VRso is a digital art festival dedicated to virtual and mixed reality, hosted at Le Quarante in Laval. Conceived by artist and researcher Judith Guez, the festival showcases works by artists, researchers, and students who explore virtual reality as a creative medium, featuring interactive installations and immersive audiovisual experiences. Held in conjunction with the Laval Virtual trade show, the event welcomes a wide audience, including families, to enjoy a free exhibition open to all.
Recto VRso — edition 2026
The 9th edition of Recto VRso takes place from November 19th to 22nd, 2026, at Le Quarante in Laval. As it does every year, the event brings together immersive artworks by international artists, researchers, and students from digital design schools, following in the footsteps of the Laval Virtual exhibition. Admission is free from Thursday to Sunday.
Programme Recto VRso 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition—including selected works and artists—has not yet been released by the organizers; it will be added as soon as it becomes available.
Practical information — Recto VRso
Recto VRso takes place at Le Quarante, 40 rue du Britais, in Laval, from Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free and open to everyone, including families.
An exhibition born alongside Laval Virtual
Recto VRso complements the Laval Virtual trade show—the premier Mayenne event for virtual reality—by shifting the focus from software industry applications to artistic creation. Each year, the selected works examine virtual and mixed reality as mediums, exploring how these technologies transform the way we see, hear, and interact with art.
The 2025 edition: four days, forty works
The 2025 edition, titled "Pop Chaos!", took place from April 10 to 13 at Le Quarante. The Art & VR gallery featured ten works by international artists, complemented by projects from digital design schools and universities throughout the building. The previous edition brought together forty works, seventy-five artists, and two thousand visitors over four days.
The 9th edition, in November 2026
For 2026, Recto VRso moves from its usual spring slot to November 19–22, remaining at Le Quarante. The organizers have launched an open call for works, inviting artists, researchers, students, and virtual reality explorers to submit their projects for this 9th edition.
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