Institut du Monde Arabe exhibition ARABOFUTURS explores Arab futurism through sci-fi themes

ARABOFUTURS, an exhibition focusing on Arabfuturism, is currently on display at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. The showcase features a variety of media, including film, photography, sculpture, and video games. Notable works include 'The desert of the unreal,' a 2012 photo series by Sophia Al-Maria and Fatima Al Qadiri, Sara Sadik's 2019 film '2ZDZ,' Larissa Sansour's 2016 video 'In the Future They Ate From the Finest Porcelain,' and Aïcha Snoussi's 2022 piece 'Chaos Archéologie, ١ , ٢ ,٣.' The exhibition, which has drawn criticism for downplaying revolutionary themes, also displays Skyseeef's images of floating cars. Sponsored by TotalEnergies, IMA President Jack Lang, 84, emphasizes the innovative spirit in the Arab world. The event does not acknowledge early contributions to petrofiction and is part of a collaboration between France and Arab League nations.