French Architect Dominique Perault is the curator of the French Pavilion this year. His project explores the theme of "Metropolis." The theme aimed to demonstrate that a metropolis itself is not a city but rather a territory mostly comprised of empty and available spaces. Consequently, the perception of these voids as the places where all possibilities can still be realised guides the approach to the subject and overall design of the pavilion. Walls of the exhibition space were covered from floor to ceiling with film projections, promoting a sense of virtual inhabitation of the five French territories in question. The interplay of screens and mirrors exponentially increased images and sensations, creating an immersive sensory environment, forcing the viewer to engage with the discourse proposed. Though at times the message was a little sensationalized, the proposal was clear and well produced. The strength of this exhibit lay in it's integrated approach to the subject and demonstration of this approach through the exhibition design.
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