Alliance Française de Brisbane is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to celebrate art, culture, and the vibrant Francophone community in Brisbane!
In partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse, we are bringing the globally acclaimed "Inside Out" project, created by the renowned French street artist JR, to our city.
The "Inside Out" project is a global art initiative that transforms personal messages into powerful art. Created by JR after winning the
TED Prize in 2011, this project empowers communities worldwide to stand up for what they believe in and spark local change through public
art installations.
Over half a million people in more than 150 countries have participated, addressing topics such as diversity, feminism, racism, climate
change, education, and art.
Alliances Françaises across the globe are participating in Inside Out. For our global Action "Les visages de la Francophonie" (Faces of
the French-speaking world), we are capturing the portraits of people in different cities and countries to highlight the diversity of the
French-speaking world.
Each participating Alliance is creating their own unique installation in their community, but together, our Actions create a giant mosaic
that celebrates the people who make up our global and multicultural community.
Imagine the esplanade of the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse adorned with large-scale black-and-white portraits of our community members—from students, teachers and artists to the people you pass on the street. This visual celebration will coincide with a special event featuring Franjo, a French stand-up comedian, enhancing the cultural experience and engagement.
We invite all members of our community to participate in this remarkable project. Whether by having your portrait taken, attending the event, being a volunteer or simply spreading the word, your involvement is invaluable.
Additionally, for the first time, we have launched a call for tax-deductible donations to support this project, through the Australian Cultural Fund. While donations are not a requirement to participate, your contributions will help cover the costs of the photoshoots, editing, printing and pasting of the portraits, and post-installation clean-up. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference and helps foster a deeper appreciation for art and multiculturalism in our community.
This project offers a unique opportunity for Brisbane to be part of a global initiative, connecting us with cities and communities around the world through the universal language of art. Let’s come together to make "Les Visages de la Francophonie" a reality and show the world the beautiful, diverse faces of the Francophone community in Brisbane.
We will be making the collage mural on Friday 16 August and will take all the help we can get to paste more than a hundred portraits in one day. If you are available and would like to be an integral part of the collective realization of this art work, please send an email to pauline@afbrisbane.com and we will be in touch for more details.
Please note that this may involve a bit of physical effort.
For more information and to stay updated on the project, please visit our website regularly. Together, we can bring the "Inside Out" project
to life and leave a lasting impact on our city and its cultural landscape.
Thank you for your support and belief in the power of art and community.
