2016

Reclaiming our bodies from the pornographic and bulimic mainstream demands that we speak openly about our experiences and identifications … Instead of reproducing the image of the woman-plastic as a unique representation, the comics propose to unravel the oppressive modes and explore other aesthetic possibilities and stories that tell new narratives about our sexualities.

Under the supervision of Lena Merhej. Co-publication with Alifbata (France). Editorial Direction: Simona Gabrielli. 288 pages, black & white, 20 cm x 26 cm. French, Arabic, and English; translation included. Published with the support of the French Institute of Beirut, the Goethe Institute of Beirut, the Lebanese American University (LAU), the Tanit Gallery and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur région.

With contributions from Thomas Azuélos, Zineb Benjelloun, Jonathan Blezard, Paula Bulling, Jennifer Camper, Mery Cuesta, Hélène Georges, Ghadi Ghosn, Noha Habaieb, Abir Gasmi, Kamal Hakim, Nour Hifaoui Fakhouri, Joseph Kai, Karen Keyrouz, Omar Khouri, Mai Korayem, Mohamad Kraytem, Raphaelle Macaron, Lisa Mandel, Lena Merhej, Helena Nehme, Manuel Maria Almereyda Perrone, Hashem Reslan, Barrack Rima, Othman Selmi, Lara Tabet, Jana Traboulsi, Ala Wazni, Cover: Samara Sallam, Layout and Graphics: Lama Zouein.