Terra incognita
rendezvous at the end of the world
The exhibition route
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The map room
The exhibition opens with projection of period maps on large sails. A few evocative words, “terra australis”, “terra incognita”, “uncharted territory”, set the scene: the voyage to Antarctica begins.et the scene: the voyage to Antarctica begins.
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The ends of the earth
Five pictures are projected in succession on the cube in the middle of the room, “the ends of the earth”. They correspond to five of the voyage’s milestones, five ever more southerly experiences. These filmed black-and-white images have been chosen for their immersive, graphic power. There you are, in discovery of wild, faraway lands, as well as on a contemplative inner journey.
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