The 3rd of December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this occasion, the City of Nice offers a program of cultural activities, including the exhibition “Regards Croisés,” which is both beautiful and touching.
For a few years now, it has been Christian Estrosi’s wish to highlight culture on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year again, his wish has been fulfilled.
This Friday, December 3rd, at the Louis Nucéra Library, Jacques Dejeandile, municipal councilor delegated to disability and accessibility, presented the exhibition “Regards Croisés,” showcasing the residents of the Madeleine home.
This exhibition is the story of an encounter between the residents, their educators, and Maf, a professional photographer.
Thus, “Regards Croisés” consists of a series of photographs, but not just any photographs. The intention behind this exhibition was to ensure that the residents of the home were not merely spectators of this project but became its participants.
Ten residents took the time to engage with each other to get to know one another and connect before photographing each other. From one perspective, or rather, another “look,” Cati Salerno (Maf) photographed them while the residents photographed each other, creating a dual viewpoint on life at the Madeleine home.
The realization of this project allowed the residents to “focus on others rather than themselves” and appears to have been a significant experience for some. One of the residents who participated in the project, present at the exhibition, warmly thanked Maf, telling her that she would “never forget her.”
This exhibition reflects its participants: touching and authentic. It will also be displayed at the Magnan space from December 7th to January 21st, 2022, after being exhibited at the PhotoMenton festival last week, where it also won the jury prize.
