Genius Loci一词最早出现在罗马神话中，从象征一个地方的保护精神发展到象征一个地方的普遍氛围。在建筑和设计的背景下，这个词也有了更深层次的含义，指的是一个项目应该考虑的文化、历史、社会和环境参数。因此，不难理解为什么法国展览策展人、记者兼作家Marion Vignal选择Genius Loci作为新系列沉浸式展览的名称，旨在通过当代艺术和设计来展示标志性住宅的精神。

Originally found in Roman mythology, the term genius loci has evolved from signifying the protective spirit of a place to indicating a location’s prevailing atmosphere. In the context of architecture and design, the term has also taken on a more layered meaning, referring to the cultural, historical, social and environmental parameters that a project should take into account. It’s therefore not difficult to see why French exhibition curator, journalist and author Marion Vignal picked Genius Loci as the name of a new series of immersive exhibitions that aim to showcase the spirit of the iconic residences they are set in through contemporary art and design. 

在入口庭院，建筑师Franklin Azzi设计了一个名为“Le Saint”的漂浮的光晕，通过唤起此地创造者的灵性来迎接游客，艺术家Mathias Kiss在后花园的纪念镜子装置“Sans 90 degrés Sky mirror”也是如此，在草坪上以天使翅膀的形式展开，向别墅的名字L'Ange Volant致敬——这两件作品都是为Genius Loci特别定制的。

At the entrance courtyard, a floating halo by Architect Franklin Azzi titled “Le Saint” welcomed visitors by evocatively referencing the spirituality of the place and its creator, as did artist Mathias Kiss’ monumental mirror installation “Sans 90 degrés Sky Mirror” in the back garden, spread out on the lawn in the form of an angel’s wings paying homage to the villa’s name – both pieces especially commissioned for Genius Loci.