L’Empire de la réflexion 

René Magritte’s surreal landscape presents us with a world where familiar elements are strangely displaced. Dominating the pale sky is a luminous globe, a vision of Earth itself suspended like a cosmic question mark. The motif of the globe carries echoes of ancient cosmological maps, a symbol of humanity’s quest to understand our place in the universe. This symbol is often repeated in art history. Yet, here, Magritte subverts our expectations: is it a moon? A planet? Or an uncanny doppelganger of our own world? This invites reflection on perception and reality. It evokes a deep, subconscious yearning. The image is suspended in space, mirroring our own fears and desires as humans. This is not merely an intellectual game, but a visceral engagement with the mysteries of existence. The globe becomes a vessel for our collective anxieties, a symbol of the fragility and boundless potential of humanity. Through its cyclical return, this symbol of the earth has continually challenged and redefined our understanding of ourselves and our universe, echoing through the ages.