San Antonio | The Saga
The #1 Must See When Visiting San Antonio.
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SHOWTIME INFORMATION
This Saga shows rain-or-shine, year-round!
Showtimes: Tuesday through Sunday at 9 PM & 9:30 PM
Admission: Free and open to the public
Where: Main Plaza, Home Of San Fernando Cathedral, 115 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205
Parking: Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots, and parking meters from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Tuesday.
Free parking is also available at the City Tower Parking Garage (60 N Flores St.) every Sunday.
Artist: Xavier de Richemont
San Antonio | The Saga debuted June 2014. Join us in celebration of 10 years of stunning art and historic education.
This awe-inspiring video art projection shares the story of the land, water, people, battles, and development of San Antonio, the Lone Star State, and United States history.
The Saga projection covers 7,000 square feet of light, color and visual narration projected onto the majestic façade of San Fernando Cathedral- the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States. Through the 24-minute journey, it has become a destination for residents, South Texans, national, and visitors from across the globe.
International artist Xavier de Richemont created this reknowned exhibit to educate, and delight viewers, and stoke an appreciation for the epic history of San Antonio.
About the Artist
XAVIER DE RICHEMONT
French painter Xavier de Richemont, who was born in Algeria and now resides in Angers, France, is one of the most sought after visual artists in the world. He studied at the National Fine Arts School of Aix-en-Provence. For over 20 years, he has created monumental video installations.
In 2002, Xavier founded the first festival of lights in Chartres, France, serving as the sole artist and artistic director for a decade. In 2010, the Mexican government invited him to commemorate the bicentenary of independence and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution across seven major cities. His 2012 work for the Grand Museum of the Maya World in Merida Yucatan, Mexico, celebrated Mayan history with the acclaimed piece "Yuca’ma’yab."
Xavier’s work stands out for its lyrical graphic design and dynamic movements. He masterfully combines abstraction, narration, and music, creating a unique and impactful style. His innovative approach to painting through contemporary graphical means, combined with his theatrical knowledge and painting expertise, has made him one of the world’s most sought-after French video artists.