Chin Up! A Photo Series by Hélène Jayet

Opening remarks by Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier.

Deeply rooted in Hélène Jayet’s personal history, the Chin Up! project explores curly or coily hair as a space for experimentation, struggle, and the affirmation of identity. Launched in 2009 and still ongoing, this project has evolved over time in Paris, Lille, Marseille, and Brazil.
In pop-up studios set up in public spaces, the artist captures the individuality of her subjects, featuring all types of hair, hairstyles, and styles.
With their chins held high, the subjects in this mosaic of portraits assert their presence and reclaim their image. It is a cartography of memory and Afro-descendant pride where generations, cultures, and styles intersect.

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This event is part of the Week Against Racism and Anti-Semitism