CURIOSA invites you on an extraordinary journey behind closed doors, exploring hidden cabinets of curiosities inaccessible to the public. Marvel at private art collections—both discreet and prestigious—alongside extraordinary gardens, secret spaces, exceptional and unique museums, and places of unparalleled beauty. Meet collectors, artists, scientists, curators, and renowned art dealers. Immerse yourself in their fascinating worlds, uncover the treasures they guard, and listen as they share astonishing stories.
A short immersive series, CURIOSA is written and directed by Laurent Courau, produced and operated by Jérôme Battistelli, Sylvain Ordureau, and the teams at Armada Studios and 3dverse. From monumental installations to intricate microscopic assemblages, the series invites you to travel through a multitude of parallel universes—each a reflection of the singular minds who conceived them, their vision of their time, and the mysteries that surround us.
Each episode of CURIOSA transports us to a unique and often elusive place, from the grandest collections of the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution to the most unexpected creations of the 21st century. At the crossroads of art, science, and wonder, it unveils an astonishing array of rare objects, fantastical hybrids, and whimsical marvels—offering not just a revelation but a way to re-enchant the world.
A hidden collection of minerals and fossils at the heart of the Grenoble Synchrotron—one of the world’s most powerful particle accelerators. The works of British artist Damien Hirst. The treasured assemblage of renowned Berlin collector Thomas Olbricht. The famed taxidermy of Maison Deyrolle in Paris. Dinosaur skeletons and cosmonaut suits housed within the Theatrum Mundi, set in a 16th-century Tuscan palace…
Each encounter is a voyage into the minds of visionaries and eccentrics, drawing us into their magnificent creative madness. CURIOSA offers a deep dive into realms as extravagant as they are exquisite and little known—an invitation to rediscover the world through a lens of beauty, curiosity, and wonder.
