Photo : Marine Saiah
"Totalement composite", an exhibition by Sara Domenach and the Association Parcours
From November 16 to December 15, the City of Paris, the Parcours association, and artist Sara Domenach invite Parisians to discover a contemporary, diverse, and plural French society, and to open a dialogue between heritage, institutions, and a multicultural society.
Sur les façades de la Caserne Napoléon (Paris 4th)
About
"Totalement composite" is a project by Sara Domenach, supported by the Parcours association. It is part of a participatory artistic research project conducted since 2024. The artist develops a practice that combines visual creation, performance, and collective actions to question how representations contribute to the construction of social and political imaginaries.
Le trouble. After The Last Supper, Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1486, Florence. ; Credits : Marine SaiahVocation à l'atelier. After The Calling of Saint Matthew, Caravaggio, 1600, Rome. ; Credits : Sara DomenachThrough workshops, meetings, and visits to iconic locations, the project questions the role of citizens in contemporary republican representations. Dressed in capes, flags, or headwear evoking their cultural heritage, participants occupy institutional and heritage spaces to reenact, subvert, and reinvent the visual codes of power. Nourished by references to art history, cinema, and the citation practices of contemporary art, these stagings propose new collective narratives.
Our take on this event
Forget standard museum tours; you are the one stepping into the frame this time. Suit up in unconventional attire and reclaim the visual language of authority through this provocative and empowering creative project.
From November 16 to December 16, 2026, the facades of the Caserne Napoléon host "Totalement composite," an exhibition by artist Sara Domenach and the Parcours association. This participatory project examines the connection between citizens and contemporary political representation. By utilizing costumes and references to art history, participants reclaim institutional spaces to redefine power dynamics. This open-air exhibition is free to view for all visitors. The site is fully accessible to wheelchair users and is equipped to accommodate individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those with cognitive disabilities.
Drawing on research initiated in 2024, Sara Domenach explores how visual culture shapes our social and political imagination. Through the "Totalement composite" project, the Parcours association brings together individuals who use costumes—such as capes and traditional headwear—to inhabit and reinterpret heritage sites. These performances aim to challenge traditional visual codes, blending historical art references with contemporary cinematic perspectives to create new collective narratives.
The installation takes place on the exterior walls of the Caserne Napoléon at 4, rue de Lobau, 75004 Paris. The project is the result of extensive workshops and community engagement, focusing on the role of citizens within republican representations. The exhibition is designed with inclusive access in mind, ensuring it remains welcoming for wheelchair users, visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals with cognitive disabilities. It runs from November 16, 2026, through December 16, 2026, and is entirely free of charge.
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