The viewing itinerary is organized around four themes, each featuring works commissioned from contemporary artists: the ordering of the world, the great empires, the expansion of the world, and the polycentric world we live in today. Mark Manders, Tomás Saraceno, Wael Shawky, Camille Henrot, Isabelle Cornaro, Chéri Samba, and Ai Wei Wei have thus accepted the Louvre's invitation. These artworks highlight the succession of historical moments of expansion and withdrawal, the building of exchanges between individuals or communities, and the creation of various means of communication to make them possible. Special focus is placed on interpreting the artworks and putting them into perspective, particularly through a discussion area created in the last room. Organized by: **Dominique de Font-Réaulx**, curator at the Louvre and Director of the Musée Delacroix, and **Jean de Loisy**, President of the Palais de Tokyo, with the collaboration of **Sandra Adam-Couralet**. Scientific advisor: **Jacques Attali**