Elene Usdin, Laureate of the residency "Septentrionales" 2026

The French Institutes of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) are delighted by the enthusiasm generated by this third edition of SEPTENTRIONALES and would like to warmly thank all applicants for the outstanding quality of their submissions.

Following the jury’s deliberations, author and illustrator Elene Usdin has been selected for a two-month residency in the Nordic region, from 15 August to 15 October 2026.

Congratulations, Elene!

You will soon be able to discover a portrait of Elene and her residency project on our website.

For further information, please visit the Septentrionales website.