As part of Fiesta, 7ᵉ edition of lille3000, the Musée de Flandre is hosting a selection of photographs from Charles Fréger’s Charivari series. Installed on the museum’s terraces, this series focuses on satirical masquerades in Europe.
On display here are shots of carnivals in the north of France, between Belgium (Aalst, La Louvière, Telff, Stavelot, Malmedy, Eben-Emael, Fosse-la-Ville) and the Hauts-de-France region (Cassel, Bergues, Solesmes, Trélon).
The photographer captures the masked, costumed and sometimes unrecognisable figures involved in these popular rituals, which combine excess, reversal and collective celebration. Some of the images, taken in Cassel itself, underline the strong link between this region and the carnival traditions it perpetuates.
Charivari continues Charles Fréger’s work on collective identities, festive communities and symbolic figures.
↑ Vue de l’exposition “Charivari” au Musée de Flandre de Cassel dans le cadre de Fiesta 7ème édition de lille3000, © musée de flandre
With the support of the Ramery group, major project sponsor of Fiesta
Musée de Flandre
26 Grand’ Place, 59670 Cassel
Train: TER HDF K70 – Cassel station
Bus (Arc En Ciel network): Line 905 – Stop Cassel Place
Bus (Arc En Ciel network): Line 927 – Stop Cassel Place
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