From March 21, 2024, to March 20, 2025
In partnership with the City of Caen
The Vigil performance officially launched in Caen on March 21, 2024, as part of the Millénaire de Caen 2025 celebrations. The shelter structure is installed on the ramparts of Caen Castle for 365 days.
The participatory performance The Vigil serves as a prelude to the festivities set to begin in March 2025. Designed as a long human chain, it will accompany us day after day, watcher after watcher, leading up to the launch of the Millénaire de Caen.
More information on the Caen Vigil website
A few scattered words for scattered thoughts…
A beautiful moon giving way to a bright yellow sun ;
The excitement of the night before forgotten, a city returning to its normal rhythm ;
The people I observe, though few notice me ;
A pace that quickens ;
My time feels long and calm, yet for those I watch, it must be rushing by.
This experience is surprising, unsettling, yet it reminds me how much I love this city where I grew up. I feel at home here.
It’s also a chance to drift into nostalgic thoughts, recalling past moments of life in the streets beneath my feet…
Thank you for this beautiful moment.
Thank you, Suzanne, for your wonderful guidance.
— Marie, 03/29/2024 at 6:43 AM
This hour spent as a link in the chain of watchful observers unfolded to the rhythm of each person’s life.
The object’s window, like a painting, made me realize the lively world surrounding us—where everyone moves toward a goal, seemingly unaware of the world around them.
A true experience that will remain a beautiful memory.
– Corinne, 04/04/2024 at 7:37 PM
