Research and creation residency
in Sète and Montpellier, aimed at graphic designers, researchers in language and communication sciences, theorists, historians and curators specializing in the fields of graphic design, visual culture and popular culture, around several collections of citrus fruit wrapping paper.
The prize-winner will develop his/her approach with a view to publication, and will support specific mediation and promotion initiatives.
The residency project
Orange wrappers, an object for research in graphic design and popular culture.
Orange wrappers were part of the popular cultural heritage of the 20th century. They were produced into the 1980s, when the use of fungicides and wax caused them to fall into disuse.
In 2022, Pascal Casson donated his collection of nearly 20,000 orange wrappers to MIAM. In 2023, this collection was presented as part of the “Modestes et Appliqués” exhibition, co-produced by MIAM and La Fenêtre, who now intend to showcase this exceptional collection once again as part of a research and creative residency aimed at continuing and extending the conceptual approach initiated by Hervé di Rosa and MIAM, while at the same time contributing to the current dynamic development of graphic design research.
The dates
Application deadline: September 30, 2023
Jury: The jury will deliberate during the second half of October 2023. It will be made up of representatives from MIAM, La Fenêtre and invited experts. Following the jury, successful candidates will be notified immediately by telephone. Other candidates will be notified by e-mail.
Orange wrappers were part of the popular cultural heritage of the 20th century. They were produced into the 1980s, when the use of fungicides and wax caused them to fall into disuse. In 2022, Pascal Casson donated his collection of nearly 20,000 orange wrappers to MIAM. This collection was showcased at the Modestes et Appliqués exhibition coproduced by MIAM and La Fenêtre. Now, they wish to highlight this outstanding new collection with a research residence. The aim is to pursue and extend the concept begun by Hervé di Rosa and MIAM while participating in current efforts to develop graphic design.
