Béchir Boussandel: Tenté par d’autres soleils (Tempted by Other Suns)

The Dubai iteration of this show, which is presented in collaboration with Kamel Lazaar Foundation and has previously been shown at B7L9 Art Centre in Tunis, introduces a new body of work in blown glass – a departure from Béchir’s predominantly canvas-based practice. These works centre on the figure of the gleaner, individuals who collect waste to survive.

Born in France but deeply rooted in Bizerte, Tunisia, Béchir works across painting, blown glass, metal, and organic materials to tell stories of migration, urban transformation, and survival. Through a layered and symbolic approach, he constructs a material language that feels delicate and durable. The exhibition’s title borrows from French philosopher Claire Marin: “Like migratory birds, we are always tempted by other suns.” One can’t help but think of the gleaners (known locally as barbechas), those who have come from far away, gleaning from the ground, some still dreaming of crossing into Europe …

To 5 September.