The Rendez-Vous aux Jardins is the cultural event not to be missed in spring. This event, which goes hand in hand with the warm weather, invites us to plunge into the heart of our green treasures by embarking on a conquest of our botanical heritage. For the occasion, in the four corners of Paris and theÎle-de-France region, parks and gardens, some of which are inaccessible to the public, offer a program of events and visits in the heart of these green settings.
On the Val d'Oise (95) side, in the commune of Wy-dit-joli-Village, in the heart of the French Vexin, lies the Musée de l'Outil and its beautiful green gardens. The museum is run by Claude and Françoise Pigeard, who over the years have collected tools and utensils from the folk arts and traditions of the Vexin region, as well as the remains of a Gallo-Roman seaside resort. Throughout the year, the Musée de l'Outil hosts workshops, tours and events. On the occasion of the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2024, this cultural venue invites us to discover a special program, which we unveil below.
Street Box Camera In the garden setting, it takes just a few minutes to create your portrait, and leave with a unique, original print. Shooting and developing take place before your very eyes, for a timeless photographic experience. By Justine Montmarché Free. Free access from 2pm to 6pm.
Exhibition
L'HERBIER BLEU Poésies végétales au jardin June 1 to November 3 An exhibition of cyanotypes by Aline Héau
The herbarium is a classic theme for the cyanotype process: the best-known, which is also the first book to use photography, is the Herbarium of the Seas produced by Anna Atkins in the 1840s-1850s. With Aline Héau, the process applied to glass takes on a whole new dimension. The fine detail that this medium allows sublimates the most common plant, or the weeds and grasses that are so precious. This type of photography combines scientific precision with artistic aesthetics. The magic of a sensitive medium or of scientific wonder. Aline Héau's blue herbariums are photographed in photograms, meaning that the plant - a simple bud, leaf, flower or seed - is delicately placed on the photosensitized surface. Exposing the plant to natural or artificial light creates a negative image of every living cell. The transparency of the deep blue casts a shadow on the density of the color, while the silver-backed prints reflect a brilliant light in the dark flat blue. Between elegance and simplicity, discover the plant poetry of a garden and a natural territory that is no less remarkable. Free admission. Registration required: contact.musees@valdoise.fr
Workshop for the general public Introduction to cyanotype Discover all the stages of this ancient photographic process in the company of the artist on show, and create your own composition using the photogram technique. By Aline Héau Free. Limited capacity! Registration required: valdoise.fr/musee-archeologique From age 10.
Children's workshop Carte végétale Draw your inspiration from the garden and make a floral card from dried plants. By the mediation center Free. Limited capacity! Registration required: valdoise.fr/musee-archeologique Children aged 5 to 7.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates and Opening Time
From May 31th, 2024 to June 2nd, 2024
Location
Tool Museum
Rue de la Mairie
95420 Wy Dit Joli Village
Prices
Free
