Its objective is both to present their work and investigate their role and status within the Dahomey society, and more specifically in the capital of Abomey. Indeed, the artists chosen by the king enjoyed great privileges while being constrained by their allegiance. Through these artists' works, the exhibition will explore the different functions of art in Abomey.

This is done by associating the artists and families of artists with each type of object presented. This new approach is the fruit of research led by the scientific team and often results in an extremely precise attribution of certain works. Finally, the exhibition offers two perspectives: that of the country of origin (through the contribution of two scientists from Benin) and that of the French curator.