In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Algeria's independence from France, "Moudjahidate* - women*, resistance, queer alliance" honours the commitment of women* fighters in the struggle for freedom and autonomy for their people and themselves. The exhibition creates a space for all women* who contributed to liberating land with their bodies, minds, and power.

During French colonization, Frantz Fanon wrote in “Algeria Unveiled” (1965) how France sought to maintain its colonial hold through Algerian women*: “‘if we want to destroy the structure of Algerian society, it's capacity for resistance, we must, first of all, conquer the women; we must go and find them behind the veil where they hide themselves and in the houses where the men keep them out of sight’.” The famous propaganda ‘Aren't you pretty, reveal yourself’ boldly portrays patriarchal domination over Algerian Muslim women*.

Since the dawn of time, bodies of women* are a territory in its own right, seeking to decolonize, to break the walled silences surrounding it, to stand on the front of the stage. Their spirit seeks to inhabit a body that is self-determined, dresses according to its own rules – embodies women* at the origin of the world and honouring who they are.  

On 1st November, marking the beginning of the Algerian War of Independence 68 years ago, "Moudjahidate* - women*, resistance, queer alliance" present works of three artists of Algerian descent whose works center the lived experiences of women* in (post-)war Algeria: Nadja Makhlouf, Sarah El Hamed and Maya Inès Touam.

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Free entry!

At a exhibition tour On November 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th at 18:00 p.m. you have the opportunity to get to know the artists personally and get an impression of their work and the project.

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This event is part of "Moudjahidate* – women*, resistance, queer alliance" with the associated discourse program "Maghreb* alike" as well as part of Oyoun's curatorial focus Mightier than a trampled flower.

Featuring Habibitch, Badiaa Bouhrizi, Kenza Mala Badi, Leila Moon, Aïda Salander, Sonic Intervention, Liaam Iman, Louna Sbou and exhibiting artists Nadja Makhlouf, Maya Inès Touam and Sarah El Hamed

Artistic direction: Louna Sbou
Curatorial team: Dami Choi, Rebecca Odewole
Co-curation: Nadja Makhlouf
Project design: Tewa Barnosa
Communication: Tariq Bajwa, Gisele Moro, Nicola Reisser