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 \u2013 a departure from B\u00e9chir\u2019s predominantly canvas-based practice. These works centre on the figure of the gleaner, individuals who collect waste to survive.<\/p>\n
Born in France but deeply rooted in Bizerte, Tunisia, B\u00e9chir 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\u2019s title borrows from French philosopher Claire Marin: \u201cLike migratory birds, we are always tempted by other suns.\u201d One can\u2019t 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 …<\/p>\n
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