In celebration of the exhibition and the new appointment of ex French Culture Minister Jack Lang as head of the Institute du Monde Arabe, the organisation arranged an unforgettable vernisage throughout the pavillion and on the top floor of the Institute with some of the most breathtaking views over Paris and the Seine. Over a 1000 guests from around the world flew in to join Yahya and Mehdi for the inauguration of their 3 month exhibition.