Vaisseau infini exhibition by Dalila Dalléas Bouzar at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos

Attention lovers of contemporary art and embroidery... The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to SAM 2021 prize-winning artist Dalila Dalléas Bouzar, entitled Vaisseau infini, from October 19, 2023 to January 7, 2024. The result of an artisanal collaboration in Tlemcen, this work of art is a monumental embroidery designed with the help of Algerian embroiderers, combining professional talent with amateur know-how. It takes the majestic form of a vast tent in the heart of the Palais, not only welcoming visitors but also serving as a platform for various events.

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The embroidered masterpiece draws its inspiration from the historical drawings of the Tassili N'Ajjer site, a rocky plateau in the Sahara desert of southern Algeria. These stone walls, engraved with stories dating back millennia, offer a unique insight into the evolution of mankind. They recount ancient peoples' interactions with nature and wildlife, as well as their evolving perceptions of gender and sexuality. For Bouzar, these drawings embody a utopia, linking a distant past to an infinite future, transcending Algeria's recent trials.

The Palais de Tokyo transforms this embroidered tent into a meditative and intimate space, conducive to attention and listening. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in Vintage Arab podcasts designed by Hajer Ben Boubaker and a sound atmosphere imagined by Paloma Colombe. Throughout the autumn, the exhibition transforms itself into a place of exchange, with speeches and accounts by various professionals, including philosophers and historians. A great opportunity to discover this fine embroidery work... Shall we head off to the Palais de Tokyo, folks?