The 5th Biennale des Imaginaires Numériques will take place in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and several other cities in southern France from October 24, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This year's theme, "Résistances," brings together artists, musicians, and creators to explore the intersection of technology, memory, ecology, and Mediterranean narratives. Tunisian artists will have a prominent presence at the event, showcasing their work in various forms, including installations, videos, performances, and interactive exhibits.
Khalil Epi, a Tunisian artist, will present his work "Tuqus – طقوس" at the Grand Plateau de la Friche la Belle de Mai in Marseille on October 24, 2026. His piece combines documentary filmmaking, electronic music, and immersive scenography, exploring the concept of rituals and their relationship with time, atmosphere, and light. Epi's work draws from his experiences filming ritual practices in Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, and Greece.
The Tunisian presence continues in Aix-en-Provence with the exhibition "Voix méditerranéennes" at the Musée du Pavillon de Vendôme, featuring works by Dorra Hichri and Yassine Agrebi. Dorra Hichri's "Floraisons" uses microscopic images of plants and water samples to create a poetic visual landscape, highlighting issues of access to water and ecosystem fragility in the Mediterranean region.
Yassine Agrebi's "Algae" transforms discarded electronic components into luminous, moving forms that evoke marine organisms. His work gives new life to materials from his workshop, turning functional objects into plastic, luminous, and dynamic art. The exhibition also features the work of Franco-Moroccan artist Maïssane Alibrahimi, who explores the domestic space and everyday objects to create a language that questions the role of women and forms of resistance.
Fredj Moussa, another Tunisian artist, will present his work "Between Past and Future" at the Galerie de La Manufacture in Aix-en-Provence. His piece uses video game elements to create a landscape inspired by Tunisia, addressing issues of climate change, endangered species, and environmental degradation. The work invites the viewer to become a player, taking a position in a world that is changing.
The Biennale also features an exhibition titled "Cartographie sensible et mémoires recomposées" at the Friche la Belle de Mai, which brings together artists from Syria, Egypt, France, Morocco, and Chile. Their works explore the intersection of exile, war, archives, and transformed territories, highlighting the complexities of memory and its relationship with image and music.
The event will also feature a performance by Tunisian electronic music artist Deena Abdelwahed, who will participate in the nighttime program at the Friche la Belle de Mai alongside other artists. The Biennale des Imaginaires Numériques aims to bring together different practices, memories, and technologies, showcasing the Mediterranean region as a territory of passage, tension, and creative expression.
Key points
- Tunisian artists are prominently featured at the 5th Biennale des Imaginaires Numériques in France
- The event explores the intersection of technology, memory, ecology, and Mediterranean narratives
- The Biennale showcases a range of artistic forms, including installations, videos, performances, and interactive exhibits
