I Don't Wanna Lose You: lnk.to/riles-idwly
On Feb 12, 2026, Rilès unveiled a surprise art performance titled “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” (inspired by Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece) during his Paris show in front of 15,000 people.
For 30 minutes (right after an intense 1h40 show), he remained completely still at the center of the arena as audience members step forward individually, scissors in hand, cutting away parts of his stage outfit.
By inviting the audience to cut away a fragment of his clothing and keep it as a souvenir, this work explores the boundary between attachment and dispossession, between generosity and dignity.
Video Editing: Evan Danieau Costume designer: Georgie Salama Stage Design: Nathan Pandele, Riles Kacimi Stage Design construction: ARTHI Camera footage: Xavier Rubino, Kevin Charvot, Xavier Bazus, Shinji Vitaly Performance Production: ASTERIOS SPECTACLES & MATIERE PREMIERE, Katarina Timotijevic, Lisa Gambini