"Security" is the title of of a small photographic exhibition showing in the Focale Gallery in Nyon until the 22nd November. After the attacks to the city in New York on 11th September 2001, security measures have been tightened (control of identity cards, searches of bags in museums and libraries etc), all to reassure the population that concrete measures have been put in place for the nations's security.
Marc Renaud a photographer from Lausanne, took these photos between 2003 and 2004 to show that "these security measures as a reponse to the terrorist threat are more psychological and symbolic than necessarily efficient". In areas which are highly symbolic like Times Square or Liberty Island security is particularly reheightened and very visible, particularly the number of guards who protect a statue on a small island.
These small photographic exhibitions are part of Focale, a non profit organisation supported by its members, and the town of Nyon. The exhibitions are free to enter and although the display area is small, it is quiet and gives the viewer plenty of time to look at the photographs in depth. There are photo books to browse through in the exhibition space and above there is a shop with cards and books on sale.
Focale is open Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-18:00 the gallery is in Place du Château 4 in Nyon Also in Nyon the movie in English, "Julia Julia" is showing at the Capitale Cinema in Nyon at 20:30 tonight 19th October, and tomorrow 20th October