Dreaming about telescaphe

About this work

The telescaphe was a project carried out in Callelongue, Marseille (originally called Massilia), in 1969. It consisted of a system of hermetic cabins carried under the sea by a cable operated by these giant pulleys, so that people could discover the seabed without getting their feet wet.

Watch video: “Tourisme sous l'eau” by INA , archive images.

Technical details

Paper size: 19x12cm

100% cotton paper 300gsm; cyanotype emulsion; UV protective finish.

About our Cyanotypes

Our production begins with the development of black and white analog photographic film. We adapt the negative to the cyanotype technique, then expose it by contact to the sun. Subsequently, it is developed in various water baths and additives to achieve the desired contrast and intensity of blue. Once the process is complete, a UV protective layer is applied to ensure the work's durability over time. All works are signed and stamped with the corresponding development date.