Three Haitian women featured in a photo exhibition at the Saint-Denis Pleyel station until November 30

According to Rezo Nòdwès, the "En mouvement" exhibition is on display for free at the Saint-Denis Pleyel station, in the Paris region, until November 30, 2026. Organized by the Bohio Ayiti association in partnership with Keolis, it has been installed since November 1st in this station, which is served by metro line 14. It features portraits of dancer and choreographer Kettly Noël, singer and actress Jehyna Sahyeir, and journalist and filmmaker Tcheïta Vital.

The photographs are by Astrid di Crollalanza. The filmed testimonials that accompany them were produced by Mathieu Mathar and Lourdy Morland. The concept is summed up by a phrase from Tcheïta Vital: "Three women. Three voices. Three minutes."

Three different paths

Kettly Noël works on the relationships between the body, identity, and freedom. Her creations contribute to the influence of Haitian dance between Haiti, Africa, and international stages.

Jehyna Sahyeir brings jazz into dialogue with musical traditions rooted in Vodou. Her work contributes to the transmission of Haitian cultural heritage to younger generations.

Tcheïta Vital found refuge in France after receiving threats related to her profession. There, she continues her work surrounding freedom of expression, radio production, and transmission. Together, the three stories touch on creation, identity, exile, and resilience.

A station as a meeting place

By exhibiting in a station, Bohio Ayiti says it wants to make culture accessible to as many people as possible. It wants to turn a place of transit into a space for discovery.

Two other events planned

The association is scheduling two other events. On November 19 at 6:30 p.m., the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac will host a meeting dedicated to Haiti, the Saint-Soleil painting movement, and André Malraux's perspective on Haitian artists. Former Prime Minister of Haiti Michèle Pierre-Louis is announced as the guest of honor. The Musée du Panthéon national haïtien and the Centre d'Art of Port-au-Prince are also scheduled to participate.

On November 27 at 6:30 p.m., the Cité du Cinéma, in Saint-Denis, will screen *Les Vagues dans les yeux*, a trilogy by Haitian filmmaker Samuel Suffren. The discussion will focus in particular on exile, immigration, and life trajectories, with several speakers, including poet and author Douce Dibondo.