Curated by writer-filmmaker Nora Philippe and scholar Maboula Soumahoro, the series “Voix Atlantiques/Atlantic Voices” will examine how artists are working to decolonize the French imagination through diverse forms of expression: from reinterpreting a baroque opera-ballet with street dance choreography, to rewriting the portrait of a misunderstood banlieue with high school students.
The series will also explore the social and political implications of artistic transmission. Tackling issues such as equal access to art in schools and communities, as well as questions about the institutionalization and credibility of urban art forms, invited artists will share the challenges they have faced and continue to confront.