HOMMAGE
Journey Into The Illuminating Worlds of Moebius, Jodorowsky, Laloux, and Métal Hurlant
Hommage is a love letter to Jean "Moebius" Giraud's visionary legacy. An immersive art experience that reimagines his surreal, expansive universes through a contemporary lens, allowing their brilliance to light up anew. This work pays tribute to Moebius and his seminal collaborations with Alejandro Jodorowsky, René Laloux, and the revolutionary spirit of Métal Hurlant, each a shining example of creative daring.
Drawing from the dreamscapes of Arzach, Time Masters, The Long Tomorrow, and The Incal, Hommage distills the psychedelic DNA of these worlds, allowing their inherent light to shine through. It breathes new life into them as a living, explorable dimension. Inspirations like Fantastic Planet, Holy Mountain, and the cult classic Métal Hurlant (1981) serve as spiritual guides—touchstones of the mind-expanding aesthetics and themes woven throughout the piece.
Built as a hybrid art world and game space, Hommage invites participants into an unfolding visual poem—a speculative terrain where colour, form, and sound echo the nonlinear storytelling Moebius so masterfully evoked.
Our intention is to make visible the invisible threads of influence Jean Giraud cast across popular culture, from sci-fi cinema to concept art and beyond. Through Hommage, we aim to introduce Moebius's fantastical visions to a new generation. To those who may not know his name but have unknowingly seen his fingerprints everywhere, we aim to make his brilliance shine forth. This is not simply nostalgia; it's an invocation, a transformation, and a celebration of imagination without borders.
EXCLUSIVE ARTIST-LED TOUR IN RESONITE
Join the visionary creators for a Moebius-inspired adventure in Resonite, followed by a live Q&A. Tickets for this exclusive guided tour are limited due to high demand and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will open on 2nd June, 2025.
Please ensure you have a VR-ready PC and a compatible headset: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.
Please download Resonite on Steam and create an account ahead of time, either here or in game. For the most optimal performance we recommend the use of an ethernet cable for internet connection.
Mark your calendar:
Europe:
Saturday, 14th June, 3pm-4:30pm BST (UK) / 4pm-5:30pm CET / 5pm-6:30pm EET
Saturday, 21st June, 10pm-11:30pm BST (UK) / 11pm-12:30am CET / Sunday, 22nd June, 12:30am-1:30am EET
Sunday, 23rd June, 11pm-12:30am BST (UK) / Sunday, 23rd June, 12:00am-1:30am CET / 1am-2:30am EET
Friday, 27th June, 7pm-8:30pm BST (UK) / 8pm-9:30pm CET / 9pm-10:30pm EET
North America:
Saturday, 14th June, 10am-11:30am ET / 9am-10:30pm CT / 8am-9:30am MT / 7am-8:30am PT
Saturday, 21st June, 5pm-6:30pm ET / 4pm-5:30pm CT / 3pm-4:30pm MT / 2pm-3:30pm PT
Sunday, 23rd June, 6pm-7:30pm ET / 5pm-6:30pm CT / 4pm-3:30pm MT / 3pm-4:30pm PT
Friday, 27th June, 2pm-3:30pm ET / 1pm-2:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm MT / 11am-12:30pm PT
Asia:
Saturday, 14th June, 10pm-11:30pm CST / 11pm-12:30am JST/KST
Australia:
Sunday, 15th June, 12am-1:30am AEST
Monday, 24th June, 8am AEST
New to Resonite? We highly recommend taking a few minutes to read the Onboard and Optimisation Guide, and to watch the Resonite Basics Tutorial – it will help you navigate the platform and avoid technical difficulties before you join the artists on the tour.
CREDITS
Concept: Nanotopia
Collaborators: Rixx, James Moffitt, Miss Molly, Nanotopia, Rowan Wood aka Styx and Ziddan
Voice Artists: Marinda Botha, Ken Rougeau, Christopher Coles, Aldo Pacheco, Patrice Tremblay and Sarah Gravel
Music and Sound Design: Nanotopia
Soundscape: Nanotopia and Amy Bahre aka AutumnBlessings
3D Photography: Bruno Zaffoni and Dave The Turner
Special Thanks: LuxKitty, CJ (Creator Jam), Medra, GearBell, Akimbot, TysonX, Magmorta Plays Games, Mária Rakušanová, Divkid Google music and Moby
Art world for up to 15 players, built entirely in Resonite | Runtime: 60 mins | Platform: Resonite (PCVR)
Award nominations: Best Art World and Best Art Experience