Institute for scientific research and music creation, associated with the Centre Pompidou
Bringing together international artists and scientists around innovative projects, IRCAM is a multidisciplinary space for experimentation and for training the next generation.
Research, innovate
Learn, experiment
IRCAM for young audiences
The Espace de projection
A unique venue with adjustable acoustics and staging
The Anechoic Chamber
Experimental research room
The Studios
Seven studios equipped for post-production, recording, and virtual reality
The Multimedia Library
A resource center open to the public
Magazine
All articlesApril 2026
Anthony McCall: Sculpting Light
As part of the ManiFeste 2026 festival, the Centre Pompidou and IRCAM invite Anthony McCall to present a major project, reflecting the deeply intermedial nature of his work. The Espace de projection at IRCAM will simultaneously host four monumental works by the artist, offering a rare experience: an encounter between light and music, in which each human presence actively contributes to the emergence of a shared perceptual space.
Inventions for Sound Creation
IRCAM provides a unique experimental environment where the meeting of art and science fosters the emergence of innovative software and technological tools. This setting encourages applied research and technological innovation, in service of contemporary creation and its multidisciplinary applications.
ASAP
A collection of audio plug-ins that allows transforming sound in a creative way.
Partiels
Partiels is an analysis application and a collection of plug-ins that allow you to explore the content and characteristics of sounds.
