Photo : Katia Odartchenko
Exhibition Portraits of Resistance Fighters: Memory and Freedom at Centre Paris Anim' Maurice Ravel
From November 3 to 26, the CPA Maurice Ravel gallery hosts a new exhibition: Portraits of Resistance Fighters, Memory and Freedom by Katia Odartchenko and Maria Reyes, with the participation of Maria Luisa Muller and Federica Matta.
Centre Paris Anim' Maurice Ravel (Paris 12th)
About
The CPA Maurice Ravel has an artistic exhibition space called the Galerie Maurice Ravel. Each season, this gallery hosts several exhibitions showcasing different techniques representative of current artistic creation (painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, digital creation, urban art, etc.).
Through these exhibitions, we make it a point of honor to offer our audiences the possibility to discover art in varied and original forms and to meet artists with diverse backgrounds, particularly during exhibition openings.
November exhibition: "Exhibition Portraits of Resistance Fighters: Memory and Freedom", from November 03 to 26, 2026 👩🎨
Free exhibition with open access, organized as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The exhibition highlights women from different countries and different eras who resisted through political action, social commitment, protecting children, transmitting knowledge, or defending their territory. The common thread is not war itself but transmission, survival, and humanity: how women protect, nourish, educate, and defend life, often other than through armed violence.
Katia Odartchenko and Maria Reyes have invited artists Maria Luisa Muller and Federica Matta for the occasion. Their work reminds us that art is also a tool for resistance and reflection.
The exhibition is supported by the Local Culture Commission of the 12th Arrondissement Town Hall and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in France.
A specific program has been designed around it; do not hesitate to discover it in more detail below.
Save the date! 📅
- Tuesday, November 03 at 6:00 PM: Opening in the presence of the artists and the families of the resistance fighters. 🥂
- Tuesday, November 17 at 6:15 PM: Screening and round-table evening around the films "Au nom de tous mes frères" & "Yvonne", organized by researcher and filmmaker Samuel Laurent Xu. Meeting at Théâtre Douze.🎥
- Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00 PM: Screening of the film about the Mirabal sisters, as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in partnership with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in France. Meeting at Théâtre Douze.🎥
Our take on this event
History is written by those who stand their ground, and these powerful portraits honor women who defended humanity in the face of adversity. Explore this artistic collection in the heart of the 12th arrondissement to discover moving stories of resilience and creative courage.
The Maurice Ravel Centre Paris Anim' hosts the exhibition Portraits of Resistance: Memory and Freedom from November 3 to 26, 2026. This collection honors women across history who have defended life through social commitment, education, and political action. Featuring works by Maria Luisa Muller and Federica Matta, the exhibition examines art as a critical tool for reflection and survival. The event is free for all visitors and is fully wheelchair accessible, providing a profound exploration of human resilience within the 12th arrondissement.
The Maurice Ravel Gallery serves as the backdrop for this exhibition curated by Katia Odartchenko and Maria Reyes. It moves beyond traditional portrayals of conflict to focus on how women have protected, nurtured, and educated their communities throughout history. The project is supported by the 12th arrondissement's Cultural Commission and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in France.
The gallery is open daily from Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 21:00. An opening reception will take place on November 3 at 18:00, attended by the artists and families of the women celebrated in the portraits.
Additionally, the Théâtre Douze will host dedicated screenings and discussions. On November 17 at 18:15, researcher and director Samuel Laurent Xu will present a program featuring the films Au nom de tous mes frères and Yvonne. On November 25 at 18:00, a film focused on the Mirabal sisters will be screened in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
