Guatemala. Christie's projection solutions recently illuminated the iconic facades of Antigua Guatemala during the Antigua Light Festival, the first large-scale video mapping festival held in the country.
The event transformed the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, into an immersive canvas of light, visual narratives, and artistic expression.
Organized by Blessure Guatemala, with technological integration by Sipro (both belonging to the AMR group), the festival used Christie DWU23-HS laser projectors with 1DLP® technology to carry out spectacular architectural projections on the most emblematic churches and public spaces in the city.
The Festival of Light attracted more than 200,000 visitors, who were able to rediscover Antigua like never before. "We wanted to bring the city to life in an extraordinary way," said Daniel García, head of Innovation and Development at Blessure Guatemala. "Projecting onto colonial facades with Christie technology allowed artists to tell stories with complete creative freedom, connecting people to memory, land and dreams."
The screening played a central role in the festival's programme, which also included light installations, exhibitions of digital and contemporary art, and a series of lectures and workshops on digital art. "Light became a language for sharing stories — stories of the land, of dreams, and of our people," Garcia added.
Christie's technology was chosen for its colour rendering, image quality and reliability. "Christie was part of the solution because of the visual excellence it offers," said Garcia. "We have used it in numerous previous events, such as the annual mapping of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Guatemala City, and it has always more than delivered."
Freddy Maita, Head of Global Sales and Operations at GloballAccess, Christie's distributor that supported the project, explained: "AMR is a regular customer of Christie and a trusted partner for GloballAccess. They already had several projectors from the brand, including the DWU23-HS. That familiarity with Christie's robustness and performance made it a natural choice."
Christie's projectors were used in a variety of experiences, from video mapping competitions to digital art displays and immersive installations in parks and public spaces. "Christie's technology helped turn Antigua's architectural heritage into narrative surfaces full of life," said Maita. "It allowed us to create vibrant, impactful visual stories, without compromising technical or artistic quality."
Alan Mejía, CEO of Blessure, added: "The 2025 edition managed to bring together more than 200,000 people, thus becoming the largest video mapping event in Central America. Without a doubt, an incredible result, achieved by the hand of Christie and its high-quality teams."
Diego Lopez, Sales Director for Latin America at Christie, concluded: "It is exciting to see how our projection technology is used to highlight the cultural and architectural richness of Antigua, one of the most beautiful historic cities in the world. We are proud to support local teams like Blessure Guatemala and Sipro in bringing this unique artistic proposal to life and helping to connect communities through shared visual experiences."
