Long live the bride!

For the first time in France, the Institut du Monde Arabe brings together bridal and ceremonial costumes of absolute rarity, witnesses to a shift between private and social life. These patrimonial treasures engage in a fascinating dialogue with the visions of twenty-seven contemporary artists from the Maghreb and its diasporas. The event dissects the complexity of union rituals through works that question identity, family, and societal changes. From the splendor of embroidered fabrics to the modern reinterpretation of symbols, the journey offers a sensitive and unprecedented reading of this universal celebration. This encounter between secular heritage and current creation allows us to grasp the evolution of perspectives on femininity and community bonds, far from usual representations.