"We could be heroes" at the Pantheon: an unusual performance to close the exhibition

Since October 19, the Panthéon has been hosting Raphaël Barontini's " We could be heroes " exhibition. At the heart of the legendary Parisian monument, the visual artist has devised a monumental installation evoking the history and memory of the fight against slavery, highlighting heroic figures - both well-known and little-known - from this struggle.

Raphaël Barontini: a monumental installation at the Panthéon, our photos
Another carte blanche at the Panthéon! This time, the legendary Parisian monument welcomes Raphaël Barontini. From October 19, 2023 to February 11, 2024, the French visual artist will present a magnificent exhibition entitled "We Could be Heroes", created in situ and evoking the history and memory of the struggle against slavery. [Read more]

Conceived in situ, this incredible exhibition is on view until February 11, 2024. To round off this event in style, the Panthéon is announcing an exceptional, unusual and musical performance.

Not to be missed on Saturday February 3, 2024 at 3:30pm, this exclusive performance will take the form of a procession carried and led by 40 musicians from the Mas antillais Choukaj, a group of West Indian carnival musicians and performers. Mas Choukaj's collective procession will be preceded by an original soundtrack composed by artist and music producer Mike Ladd. Flags, banners and other textile works by Raphaël Barontini will come to life during this performance, already presented at the exhibition's inauguration last autumn.

• To be read
• Raphaël Barontini: a monumental installation at the Panthéon, our photos
• Dare to be free, the Panthéon exhibition honoring those who fought against slavery
• The Pantheon in Paris: prices, opening hours, tour and history of this emblematic monument

Note that this performance will be accessible to visitors with tickets to the Panthéon. An opportunity to discover or rediscover the " We could be heroes " installation by visual artist Raphaël Barontini, as well as the one presented in the monument's crypt.

Dare to be free, the Panthéon exhibition honoring those who fought against slavery
The Panthéon pays tribute to the great figures who stood up against slavery, with a groundbreaking exhibition. From November 9, 2023 to February 11, 2024, discover "Daring to be free". [Read more]