© Cameron McCool
You have to push open the door of the Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, in the heart of the Marais district, to enter the mystical world of Californian artist Ariana Papademetropoulos . From the moment you step inside, a gigantic aquarium immediately catches the eye. At its center, filled with fish and equipped with an inviting bed, it instantly captivates. Around it, large-format paintings adorn the gallery's white walls. Drawn in by the installation, you're tempted to try the immersive experience: slipping inside the aquarium, stretching out on the mattress, and adjusting the headphones provided. Dreamlike music fills your ears as your gaze follows the fish dancing in the slightly murky water. By gently turning your head, you can simultaneously admire the artist's canvases through the water and the glass, highlighting their almost liminal quality. Gradually, the impression of slipping into a parallel, fantastical universe takes hold.