Photo : ©Johann G. Louis
Artistic and musical performance based on the comic strip "Manouche Manouche"
Step into a world where live illustration dances in perfect sync with the rhythms of Manouche swing. This intimate performance brings to life a touching graphic novel that bridges the gap between memory, music, and raw emotion.
Médiathèque Matéo Maximoff (Paris 19th)
About
Experience an immersive artistic and musical performance based on the graphic novel Manouche Manouche on Monday, October 12, 2026. Held at the Médiathèque Matéo Maximoff in the 19th arrondissement from 19:00 to 21:00, the event features author Johann G. Louis creating live illustrations accompanied by the manouche swing rhythms of duo Leïla Duclos and Gilles Coquard. This moving story explores themes of anti-Gypsyism and homosexuality through a sensitive narrative lens. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with sensory or cognitive disabilities. Attendance is free, though registration is required before the event.
Presentation of the comic strip:
1984. After the death of his mother, 18-year-old Antoine spends the summer in the countryside with his Aunt Lina. Amidst the heat and solitude, he seeks to escape into his dreams. Then, travelers set up camp on the outskirts of the village... Fascinated by those known as Gypsies, Antoine is drawn to a young Manouche with jet-black hair and a dark gaze...
In this luminous and sensitive comic, Johann G. Louis addresses, among other themes, the mechanisms of antiziganism as well as the question of homosexuality.
For this performance, the author and illustrator Johann G. Louis will offer live drawings to the rhythm of the gypsy swing played by the duo of Leïla Duclos and Gilles Coquard.
Register at the following address: documentation@fnasat.asso.fr
Our take on this event
The Médiathèque Matéo Maximoff invites you to explore the graphic novel Manouche Manouche on October 12, 2026. The story, set in the summer of 1984, follows 18-year-old Antoine, whose encounter with a group of travelers in the countryside becomes a catalyst for deep self-discovery. Author Johann G. Louis uses this narrative to delicately address critical social issues, including anti-Gypsyism and homosexuality.
During this two-hour performance, which runs from 19:00 to 21:00, the audience will witness a live drawing session where the author illustrates scenes from the book in real-time. This visual experience is perfectly complemented by the musical talents of Leïla Duclos and Gilles Coquard, who will provide a manouche swing soundtrack throughout the evening.
Organizers have ensured the event is inclusive and welcoming to all. The venue is accessible to wheelchair users and provides specific adaptations for those with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments. Admission is free of charge, but guests must register in advance via email to secure their spot.
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