- This exhibition presents a new contemporary work by Mohammad Alfaraj, a Saudi artist known for pieces that blend poetic narratives, videos, drawings, photographs, and installations. It offers an immersion into his artistic universe, which draws inspiration from memory, nature, and tradition.
Exhibition “Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj” Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 9, 2026, to January 18, 2027
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Discover Open Space #19: Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. This immersive exhibition presents the poetic world of the Saudi artist through videos, drawings, photographs, and sculptures—a unique contemporary experience that weaves together memory, nature, imagined narratives, and cultural traditions.
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What to expect
Discover an original artistic experience with Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion, an exceptional contemporary exhibition presented at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. Through this creation specially conceived for Gallery 8, Saudi artist Mohammad Alfaraj invites visitors to enter a poetic world where imagination, memory, traditions and reflection on our relationship with the world around us come together.
This exhibition offers a different way of discovering contemporary art, far removed from traditional formats. Mohammad Alfaraj develops a sensitive artistic language in which everyday stories become fascinating visual narratives. Through a blend of animated videos, drawings, photographs, objects and installations, visitors are immersed in a world where reality engages in dialogue with fiction.
Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion: a unique artistic immersion at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
An immersive exhibition at the heart of contemporary creation
With Open Space #19, the Fondation Louis Vuitton highlights the work of an emerging contemporary artist whose artistic approach stands out for its remarkable storytelling ability. Mohammad Alfaraj draws inspiration in particular from his native environment, the Al Ahsa Oasis in Saudi Arabia, as well as from oral traditions, collective memories and the connections between human communities and nature.
The exhibition I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion presents an installation specially designed for the spaces of the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Each element contributes to creating a distinctive atmosphere in which visitors can take the time to observe, feel and interpret the works according to their own sensibilities.
The artist notably uses the stop-motion technique to bring his stories to life. This handcrafted method transforms simple objects and materials into characters or imaginary landscapes. Through these creations, Mohammad Alfaraj constructs contemporary fables that poetically explore universal themes such as memory, ecology, cultural transmission and the place of human beings in their environment.
A special encounter with the world of Mohammad Alfaraj
Born in 1993 in Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Alfaraj belongs to a new generation of artists renewing the international contemporary art scene. His practice combines several disciplines: writing, video, photography, drawing and sculpture. This diversity enables him to create comprehensive works in which images, narratives and objects respond to one another.
His work is characterised by a desire to preserve and transform the stories that shape collective memory. Drawing on elements from everyday life, the artist creates imaginary worlds that invite us to reconsider our relationship with time, traditions and nature.
Visiting this exhibition therefore represents a rare opportunity to discover a distinctive artistic approach and gain a better understanding of a contemporary art scene that remains relatively unknown to the French general public.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton: an exceptional venue for an artistic experience
The exhibition takes place at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, a major cultural venue located in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. This spectacular building, conceived as a space dedicated to contemporary creation, provides an ideal setting for innovative artistic projects.
Thanks to its unique architecture and modern exhibition spaces, the Fondation Louis Vuitton enables visitors to enjoy an experience combining art, light and architecture. Gallery 8, where the Open Space #19 exhibition is presented, provides an environment suited to Mohammad Alfaraj’s immersive installations.
A visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton is also an opportunity to discover an iconic venue in Parisian culture and enjoy an artistic moment in an exceptional setting.
Dates, opening hours and practical information
Exhibition:
Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion
Venue:
Fondation Louis Vuitton
8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
Bois de Boulogne – Paris
Visit dates:
From 9 October 2026 to 18 January 2027
Exhibition space:
Gallery 8
Opening hours:
Access to the exhibition is available during the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s opening hours. Visitors are invited to respect the time slot indicated when booking to enjoy their visit in the best possible conditions.
Price:
The admission ticket provides access to the Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj exhibition and is included in the ticket associated with the exhibition “Gustave Fayet, Collector – Creator. Icons of Modern Art”. Prices may vary depending on visitor categories and availability at the time of booking.
Why book your tickets for Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj?
Booking your ticket in advance is the best way to prepare for your visit and guarantee access to this temporary exhibition. Art exhibitions at the Fondation Louis Vuitton attract many visitors, and available time slots may be limited during certain periods.
Booking also makes it easy to organise a cultural outing with family, friends or a group, or during a stay in Paris. You can then fully enjoy your visit without having to wait on site.
Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj is an exhibition worth discovering for its originality, sensitive approach and ability to transport audiences into an unprecedented artistic world. It offers an experience accessible both to contemporary art enthusiasts and to visitors simply wishing to enjoy a different kind of cultural experience.
A cultural experience not to be missed in Paris
Combining visual poetry, imaginary narratives and contemporary creation, Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj – I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion offers a unique immersion into the world of an artist who transforms memories and traditions into captivating works.
This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to discover a new voice in international contemporary art at one of Paris’s most remarkable cultural venues. By booking your tickets, you can enjoy a moment of discovery, emotion and escape at the heart of contemporary artistic creation.
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