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Besançon. The House for Image and Photography reopens its doors in a cellar in Battant and launches new projects.

Besançon. The House for Image and Photography reopens its doors in a cellar in Battant and launches new projects.

Founded in 2022 by Patrice Forsans in his bar Le Marulaz, MIP is changing locations and redefining its approach to the transmission of images and their expertise. Film workshops and exhibitions will be held in a 14th-century cellar in the historic Battant district.
Patrice Forsans, founder of the House for Image and Photography (MIP), relocated to the cellar at 33 rue Battant, in Besançon. Photo Frédéric Jimenez
Patrice Forsans, founder of the House for Image and Photography (MIP), relocated to the cellar at 33 rue Battant, in Besançon. Photo Frédéric Jimenez
Is MIP dead, long live MIP?

"No, MIP is not dead. The first part of MIP consisted of the association setting up in a private, friendly place, and offering important exhibitions, giving young artists a chance, in front of an audience that didn't expect to discover exhibitions of this level, in a place like this. Like Man Ray, such an iconic artist in a bar was still worth points!"

Perhaps the surrealists would not have shunned this pleasure?

"I think Man Ray would have enjoyed exhibiting at the Marulaz during his lifetime. So no, the MIP isn't dead, it...

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