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Citrus fruit wrappers gain recognition as works of art

The beautifully illustrated waxy papers not only protected oranges but have become collectibles. About 2,300 papers belonging to two French collectors are on show at the Mudac museum of design and contemporary applied arts in Lausanne until June 8.

(Pictures: Olivier Laffely, Arnaud Conne, Marie Humair)

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