A photography collective will capture the surreal '25th hour' in Orléans during the time change on October 25, turning the event into an artistic performance.
Photography group uses time change for event
The photography group "Les Apartés" will use the time change on October 25 to stage a unique event in Orléans, taking photos between 2 am and 3 am when the clock is set back. Event features photos from an unusual hour
The photos taken during this hour, which technically doesn't exist, will be displayed for the public to see on Sunday morning, allowing people to witness what happened in the city during that surreal time. Group formed through shared training experience
Les Apartés is a new collective of photography enthusiasts who met during training at the ESAD d'Orléans with Sophie Carles. They continue to collaborate on unconventional projects that blend photography with performance-like events. Previous exhibitions highlight creativity and collaboration
The group has previously created exhibitions such as Ne pas déranger, focusing on Solognese villages, and C'est pas monop, a collaborative photo series where each image leads to the next. They also made Regards croisés, an accordion book where members photograph each other. Collective process drives their artistic direction
The group emphasizes collective creativity, regularly meeting to brainstorm and set self-imposed constraints. Their upcoming project explores the transition to winter time, focusing on the surreal hour between 3 am and 2 am. Event remains uncertain due to external factors
The event, which will involve each participant taking 25 photos with 25 selected for display, hopes to celebrate the "25th hour" in an original way. However, current uncertainties may affect whether the event proceeds as planned.
