Les portes du possible

"The publication accompanying the exhibition on its journey is not only designed for sci-fi experts and connoisseurs, but also for the general public and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the genre. With over 200 works, including around one hundred with a commentary, it boasts short, unpublished essays by well-known science fiction authors: Alain Damasio, Catherine Dufour, Sabrina Calvo, Kim Stanley Robinson, Nadia Chonville, Laura Nsafou, Michael Roch and Philippe Curval. No drones, just "real" sentient contributions. Each guest writer provides an original introduction to one of the exhibition's themes, as well as a glimpse of their own literary universe. Together with the artwork, these essays help to bring imaginary worlds together to open the gates to other possible universes. If sci-fi is a powerful tool for emancipation, a refuge as much as a refusal, its highly specific jargon, beginning with the wide range of sub-genres, can be confusing. This is why the rich catalogue is rounded off by a glossary with 50 articles written by Ariel Kyrou. An abundant, captivating work to explore the links between the visual arts and science fiction." -- publisher.