audioguides

audioguid.es is a collection of photographic objects that focuses on the memory of territories and inhabitants. Bridging the gap between an audio guide and a time capsule, audioguid.es captures the memory and mindset of people living or working in the Goutte d’Or neighborhood in Paris during the summer of 2022. Audio cassettes were the simplest means of music transmission in the 80s and90s, often creating a personal link between individuals and their community. From the cadastral Goutte d’Or to the Goutte d’Or of the metro stations, the area sometimes takes on a more significant dimension: A zone of migration, passage, commerce, work, and various exchanges, the Goutte d’Or has a unique geography for each community, for each person. The 10 cassettes that make up this set include recordings of interviews and a selection of music on side A. On side B, a DATA recording of the cassette ensures the transmission and longevity of the work.