Archive for October 2008

Exhibition at Mine-Departmental

Mine Museum Exhibition at Mines Departmental Cagnac of 20 October 2008 to March 20, 2009.

The contemporary history of Cagnac was built on coal and its industrial exploitation. The cessation of all mining activity has resulted in changes in landscapes and urban village.
This exhibition draws on a perspective of six places referents Cagnacois.La confrontation of a series of old postcards - from the first half of the twentieth century - with current photographs of the same places, highlights revolution some landscapes while others remained unchanged. This perspective helps to understand the impact of mining on a territory, its beginnings to its end.


Kesaj Tchavé

Touring the international festival slums

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Slovakia 2008

A whirlwind journey to track Kezmarok Ivan Akimov interbidonville during the festival. The social worker was on a mission to help Roma children in slums through music and dance.

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