Woven Voices of Afghan Women

"Woven Voices of Afghan Women" is an immersive and participatory exhibition born from the intersection of contemporary art and the poems, illustrations, and paintings of Afghan women. Through texts, illustrated works, installations, videos, and a large collective braid created with the public, it invites visitors to discover stories of courage, memory, transmission, and hope. At the heart of the installation, a massive braid spans the exhibition space, where each strand represents a voice, each knot an encounter, and each gesture an act of solidarity. The project is the result of a collaboration between artist Manuela Capraro, Afghan artist Marmar Danish Azime, and several Afghan women who have chosen to share their stories through writing, drawing, and speech. More than just an exhibition, “Woven Voices of Afghan Women” is a living project, enriched by workshops, gatherings, and moments of collective creation. Each visitor is invited to discover the poems, engage with artist Marmar, and participate in a reflection on memory, freedom, cultural transmission, and the place of women in our societies. This inaugural presentation in Arles is intended to become a traveling exhibition in France and internationally.