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Æncrages Exhibition

Photo : Teresa Suàrez

Nov 6Free

Æncrages Exhibition

The Front d’Habitat Lesbien brings together two projects surrounding bodies, stories, and territories.

Mairie du 12e arrondissement (Paris 12th)

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Æncrages, by tattoo artist La Pygmée and photographer Teresa Suárez, highlights lesbian and queer individuals with migration paths marked by exile, reconstruction, and care. Their portraits reveal their often-invisibilized stories and the power of bodies reclaiming their own history. With Fronti-Erre, Sonia Bougharbel and the Front d’Habitat Lesbien present work surrounding territories, colonization, and genocide. Through masks colored by territories, the artist presents political claims and gives a familiar form—the face—to everything the flag covers.

Our take on this event

Step into a striking visual journey that celebrates the resilience and complex identities of queer migrants. Through intimate portraits and thought-provoking mask installations, the exhibition challenges mainstream narratives and turns the spotlight on narratives of survival and self-discovery. It is an essential stop if you are looking to engage with powerful, artist-led activism this weekend.

The AEncrages exhibition takes place at the 12th arrondissement town hall on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 19:00 to 23:00. This showcase highlights the lives of lesbian and queer individuals who have experienced migration and exile, featuring photography by Teresa Suárez and work by tattoo artist La Pygmée. The display also includes Fronti-Erre by Sonia Bougharbel and the Front d’Habitat Lesbien, addressing themes of colonialism and borders. Admission is free, and the venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as being adapted for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired visitors, with sign language support provided.

Join us on Friday, November 6, 2026, for the AEncrages exhibition at the 12th arrondissement town hall. Running from 19:00 to 23:00, the event presents a powerful exploration of the experiences of lesbian and queer individuals navigating exile, healing, and self-reconstruction. The exhibition features a dialogue between the portraits of photographer Teresa Suárez and the artistic practice of tattooist La Pygmée, shedding light on stories that are frequently overlooked.

The exhibition further explores themes of territory, colonization, and genocide through the Fronti-Erre project by Sonia Bougharbel and the Front d’Habitat Lesbien. Using masks crafted in the colors of various territories, the artists give a human face to political struggles, challenging the narratives typically represented by national flags.

This exhibition is free to the public. To ensure inclusivity, the venue is wheelchair accessible and offers specific adaptations for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, as well as for blind and visually impaired visitors, including the use of sign language.

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