In an impressive visual series, Marcel Rickli addresses the very current problem of nuclear waste storage. The Château de Gruyères opens its doors in Aeon, A visual research project led by Marcel Rickli since 2018. Between the walls of the medieval fortress, The Zurich artist presents a fascinating exploration of highly sensitive sites whose memory must imperatively be transmitted to future generations.

Entering impressive, but discreet, constructions, The photographer shows both scientific theaters as well as areas for the deposit of radioactive waste from the energy industry, medicine or research. Between documentary and artistic creation, Marcel Rickli lifts the veil on these new tombs of eternity, monuments intended to contain the threat to hundreds, even thousands of years. Through his images, The artist also tests our ability to transmit information over a period that goes beyond that of human writing and, To signify the danger, He develops communication methods that can bear the test of time.