These strange bluish objects The following is a collection of images, sometimes interesting or odd, almost always meaningful, that show the role of aluminium in our lives and traditions. With comments by Georges Ribeill from Latts (Laboratoire Techniques Territoires Sociétés - Research Group of Technologies, Territories and Societies). As an anecdote, here is a quote taken from the September 1st, 1855 edition of “L’Illustration”: “The World Exhibition contains not only samples of the metal aluminium, but also objects made from this material. An aluminium ingot was placed next to a silver ingot and at the end of a month, after each had been touched by thousands of hands, the silver had turned completely black, but the aluminium retained its bluish whiteness.” When aluminium is recycled… Aluminium inspires resourceful people or artists, and is consequently recycled into a vast range ordinary objects. A new life begins. Here are some examples… Find the dates for the Débrouille Companie educational shows in the exhibition.