Gilles Bensimon's 'A Dream of Saudi Arabia' Lands in Paris with Immersive Photo Exhibition
On May 27, 2026, the Molière venue in Paris will host an immersive photographic experience centered on Gilles Bensimon's new book 'A Dream of Saudi Arabia.' The event, set in an elegant hôtel particulier, transforms multiple rooms into chapters of the photographer's 32-day journey across Saudi Arabia. Each space blends images, atmospheres, craftsmanship, and culinary culture to create a sensory narrative. Bensimon, former artistic director of ELLE magazine and a globally recognized fashion and portrait photographer, captures everyday gestures, encounters, places, and details to construct a personal and contemporary portrait of the kingdom. He remarked on the country's remarkable sense of spirituality. The presentation is designed as a walk-through experience, with each room reinterpreting a stage of his travels.
Key facts
- Event date: May 27, 2026.
- Venue: Molière, Paris.
- Gilles Bensimon is a former artistic director of ELLE magazine.
- Bensimon spent 32 days traveling across Saudi Arabia for the project.
- The exhibition is an immersive experience with rooms inspired by book chapters.
- The event includes a photographic exhibition, immersive experience, and book launch.
- Bensimon's work focuses on everyday gestures, encounters, places, and details.
- The project is described as a personal and contemporary portrait of Saudi Arabia.
Entities
Artists
- Gilles Bensimon
Institutions
- ELLE
- Molière
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Saudi Arabia