October 2026
Research
Seminars
The Evolution of Body Transparency, Camouflage, and Genomes in Fish.
This meeting, organized by Filippo Del Bene (Institute of Vision), brings together biologists, geneticists, genomics researchers, and biophysicists to discuss the following question: How do fish become invisible? Transparency and camouflage have evolved in aquatic vertebrates, but the mechanisms remain only partially understood. The presentations will focus on various cellular, biochemical, and optical mechanisms related to transparency and pigmentation.
Research residencies
Defamation: Reputation, Privacy, and Celebrity in 19th-Century France. The Case of the Biographies of 1826.
The goal of Marceau Levin’s (University of Toronto) residency is to draft the first chapter of a book on defamation in the 19th century. This book will examine defamation as a link between law, the history of the book, and culture—particularly celebrity and public opinion. The first chapter will focus on the year 1826, marked by the publication of numerous defamatory biographical pamphlets, a significant milestone in the history of the media and the influence of the printed word on public consciousness.
Olivier de Magny (1529–1561): A “Minor” Poet?
The project led by Adeline Lionetto (Sorbonne University) aims to prepare an edition of Olivier de Magny’s “Soupirs” (1557), to be published by Garnier Flammarion in 2027. This collaborative research stay will enable the authors to draft the scholarly introduction to the work and part of the educational supplement that will accompany the text.
This introductory text aims to demonstrate that Magny, who shared the experience of exile in Rome with Du Bellay (from 1555 to 1556), was not merely a slavish imitator of the Angevin poet at a time when imitation was, nevertheless, the norm. [learn more]
The Archives Prize
Matteo Bafico
His project, “André Gide as Portrayed by Léon Pierre-Quint. Archives, Correspondence, and Testimonies from 1924 to 1952,” aims to situate Pierre-Quint’s study André Gide, His Life and Work (1932–1952) within the context of both the literary life of the 1920s through the 1950s and the early period of Gidean criticism. Based on a cross-sectional analysis of archives, correspondence, and unpublished manuscripts, this work approaches Pierre-Quint’s study not as an isolated critical work, but as a tool for shedding new light on André Gide and his circle. [learn more]
Creation
The Voice Academy
French Opera
French opera originated in Paris in 1671, combining music and text to create a diverse school of singing. From Lully to Messiaen, this tradition encompasses tragic, comic, virtuosic, and mystical styles. Véronique Gens, a passionate performer of numerous masterpieces, is the guest professor for this 10th edition organized by Ivan Alexandre and Julien Benhamou. She will be accompanied by two expert pianists and eight young singers. [learn more]
Author’s residency
Adèle Yon
She is returning this month to work on her second novel. In “My Real Name Is Elisabeth” (Éditions du Sous-sol, 2025), she recounts her investigation into the psychiatric history of her great-grandmother, Elisabeth, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in the 1950s, underwent a lobotomy, and was institutionalized for 17 years. [learn more]
The photography prize
Juliette-Andrea Elie
Her project focuses on the little-known tradition of “sea silk,” a golden filament from the shell known as Grande Nacre. This mythical material, featured in the works of Homer and Jules Verne, is preserved by the last remaining weavers in Sant’Antioco, Sardinia. [learn more]
Exhibitions
Tribute to Théo Van Rysselberghe
To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Théo Van Rysselberghe (1862–1926), Villa Théo in Le Lavandou (Var) will pay tribute to the Neo-Impressionist painter from October 10, 2026, to March 6, 2027. As part of the exhibition, the Fondation des Treilles is pleased to loan four works from its collection. Opening on Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m., this exhibition brings together some thirty works from private collections and museums. [learn more]
De Natura – Max Ernst
“From October 3, 2026, to February 28, 2027, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire presents an exceptional collection of masterpieces by Max Ernst. Through some thirty works, ‘De natura’ explores Max Ernst’s unique relationship with nature.”
The Fondation des Treilles is pleased to contribute to this exhibition by lending three oil-on-canvas paintings by this major figure of Surrealism: “Forêt-Oiseau” (1927), “Pour les amis d’Alice” (1957), and “Trois volcans ambulants” (1964). [learn more]
Calls for applications
2027
The Young researcher Prize until October 31st, 2026
2028
Seminar and research workshops until October 31st, 2026
For each call for applications, please refer to the application guidelines. [learn more]