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4 works to discover in the exciting new season of the Palais de Tokyo

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© Rachel Thomas

And here we go again for another round at the Palais de Tokyo! For its new season, the museum mixes the subjects of identity representations, exile, and mental health. Let's zoom in on the four works that have marked our captivating visit.

Get ready to dive into the new season of exhibitions at the Palais de Tokyo, kicking off on Friday, February 16th and running until June 30th. One of the standout showcases is Mohamed Bourouissa's retrospective, "Signal," which delves into collective narratives with a touch of bitterness. Then there's Hadi Rahnaward's striking matchstick carpet, offering a glimpse into Afghanistan's contemporary history. And let's not forget the intriguing perspectives provided by the Family Center for Youth archives and the anti-imperialist documents of Past Disquiet. Bourouissa's retrospective, "Signal," is a window into the artist's world, exploring intimate experiences and collective stories tinged with bitterness. The exhibition takes us on a journey through the artist's work, from the most recent pieces to the oldest, as well as works by other artists. Through a clever mix of languages, personal and collective references, the artist creates gaps and re-imagines histories, inviting visitors to explore a world of inversions and tensions. This poetic exhibition, filled with sounds, drawings, photos, films, sculptures, and more, encourages visitors to move from cries to silences, while reflecting on the ghosts of colonialism. Hello there! Welcome to our fun and colorful website! We hope you enjoy browsing through our pages and discovering all the amazing products we have to offer. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. Happy shopping! 💖🌟
Mohamed Bourouissa, Caleb, 2018. © Rachel Thomas

Mohamed Bourouissa © Rachel Thomas


Hadi Rahnaward's Matchstick Carpet

Get ready to be amazed by Hadi Rahnaward's incredible Matchstick Carpet! This artist is part of the Dislocations exhibition that brings together fifteen talented artists who have experienced exile. Hadi Rahnaward's art stands out as he strives to capture the absurd circle of contemporary Afghan history. By using his own body as an archive, he aligns himself with the Afghan contemporary art movement. With over 92,000 matchsticks, he meticulously creates an Afghan Khal Mohammadi carpet, a delicate and flammable metaphor of Afghan society that teeters between conflict and the hope for reconstruction.Hani Rahnawward, Fragile Balance, Allumettes, 2023 © Rachel Thomas


The archives of the Family Youth Center

Integrated into the exhibition Touching the Insensible, this artwork explores institutional psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of healing the hospital to cure the patients. The Family Youth Center, a place of welcome for troubled teenagers since the 1950s, is showcasing its archives for the first time. The ideology, blending dark humor and anarchist spirit, is evident in the provocative statement "prison is outside." These extensive archives reveal the history of this structure conceived not as a healing place, but as a shelter protecting young people from the violence of society.

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The anti-imperialist documents of Past Disquiet

The exhibition Past Disquiet plunges us into the 1960s-80s to trace stories of artists' engagement as well as four museums in solidarity with the international anti-imperialist movement. A journey through time that testifies to the struggles for the emancipation of oppressed peoples, notably in Palestine, Nicaragua, Chile, and South Africa.

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New exhibition season: Dislocations, Restless Past, Touching the Unthinkable, Signal
Palais de Tokyo
13, Avenue du Président Wilson - 16th
From February 16 to June 30, 2024
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