Mathieu Mercier proceeded from the works themselves in curating the exhibit Dérive. A heterogenous and multiple landscape emerged from formal inclinations and spontaneous attractions between the various works. Still, that landscape was coherent enough to coalesce into a subject.
Zones arides (which means « arid zones » or « dry areas » in French) sprang from the desire of artist and globe-trotter Olivier Mosset to share his passion for the mythical country that is Arizona.