The grid of urban resilience.
Inspired by the artists featured in the Pinault Foundation’s exhibition, “Minimal,”(1) the grid, omnipresent in our cities, is one of the most striking examples of… Read More »The grid of urban resilience.
Bouncing forward (diptychs or triptychs)
“Bouncing forward” displays different series of works illustrating the way urban narratives interact with our environment. Unexpected elements of surprise and non-linear changes translate into pictures where logics and rationalities are challenged. Beyond the pedagogical dimension of photography “Bouncing forward” does not aim to elaborate on the importance of the questions but depicts the way emotions and unconventional narratives contribute to a better understanding of urban vulnerabilities.
November 13th.
While November 13th will forever remain a painful memory, there is one event whose significance may have escaped some people. On this grim anniversary, the… Read More »November 13th.
About UR and education
Far from being limited to the academic transmission of knowledge, education represents a collective process of continuous learning. It shapes citizens who are capable of… Read More »About UR and education
Bouncing forward with abstraction.
The concept of urban resilience is regularly criticized on the grounds that adapting to the uncertainty of our ecological and social environment is the result… Read More »Bouncing forward with abstraction.
Farming at the opera.
In this series of photographs inspired by performances at the Paris Opera, the fragility of our environment is symbolized by the thousands of square meters… Read More »Farming at the opera.
The spirit of Bastille.
Urban and individual resilience are in essence opposable, complementary and inseparable from each other. Opposable because individual resilience is too often used by our politicians… Read More »The spirit of Bastille.
Leading to a sense of belonging.
The role of architecture in the process of transforming a space into a place is a key condition in the implementation of urban resilience. In… Read More »Leading to a sense of belonging.
A tribute to Tadao Ando.
The remarkable thing about Tadao Ando’s architecture is that it uses an everlasting material to reflect the transience of our way of life. Confronting the drift… Read More »A tribute to Tadao Ando.
He/She felt vulnerable.
The series “He/She felt vulnerable” emphasizes the importance of narratives to better understand the nature of urban challenges when facing non-resilient dynamics. Its aim is… Read More »He/She felt vulnerable.
Linking past and present.
Linking past and present to better prepare for the challenges ahead is the privilege of cultural heritage. At its core, valuation, a process enabling a… Read More »Linking past and present.