Fondation Louis Vuitton Hosts Mohammad Alfaraj's First French Solo Show in Open Space #19
Selected by the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Mohammad Alfaraj, a 1993-born artist from Saudi Arabia, is set to create a site-specific installation for Gallery 8, as part of the Open Space initiative. His project, I’d Rather Be a Dragonfly Than a Lion, marks Alfaraj's inaugural solo exhibition in a French venue. Residing in the Al-Ahsa oasis, he employs a multidisciplinary approach encompassing writing, video, photography, drawing, and sculpture. His artistic exploration reflects on the oasis's landscapes, culture, and myths, addressing modern ecological and social themes through poetic narratives. For this installation, Alfaraj merges visuals of palm groves and mountains with natural materials, crafting a realm where reality intertwines with fantasy. The exhibition is included in Open Space #19, which encourages artist engagement with the foundation's environment. Specific dates and duration remain unspecified.
Key facts
- Mohammad Alfaraj was born in 1993 in Saudi Arabia.
- The Fondation Louis Vuitton invited Alfaraj to create a site-specific work in Gallery 8.
- The exhibition is part of the Open Space program, specifically Open Space #19.
- It is Alfaraj's first solo exhibition in a French institution.
- Alfaraj lives and works in the Al-Ahsa oasis.
- His practice spans writing, video, photography, drawing, and sculpture.
- The installation is titled I’d Rather Be a Dragonfly Than a Lion.
- The work incorporates images of palm groves, desert landscapes, and mountains, along with materials such as sand, wood, and water.
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Locations
- Saudi Arabia
- Al-Ahsa
- France