Katia Kameli's 'Le Roman algérien' at Rencontres d'Arles Revisits Algeria's History

At the Rencontres d'Arles, Franco-Algerian artist Katia Kameli presents 'Le Roman algérien (Un nouveau chapitre)', an exhibition that intertwines postcards, colonial archives, and women's voices to narrate a plural memory of Algeria. Since 2016, Kameli, a visual artist and photographer, has been investigating how images construct and sometimes distort Algeria's history. The exhibition is part of the 2026 edition of the Rencontres d'Arles, a major photography festival in France. The opening was attended by visitors on July 3, 2023, as shown in a photo by Nicolas Tucat of AFP. The festival also highlights African independences, as noted in a related article. The exhibition is featured in RFI's 'Invitée culture' podcast, aired on August 9, 2026. Kameli's work is significant for its critical examination of colonial imagery and its effort to present alternative narratives through the voices of women.