Heroes who fought to abolish slavery honoured in Paris Pantheon expo

Scene from Raphaël Barontini's exhibition "We could be Heroes", about the abolition of slavery, at the Pantheon in Paris, which runs until 11 February, 2024. © Didier Plowy / Centre des Monuments Nationaux

The Pantheon memorial in Paris is hosting a double exhibition dedicated to those who played a role in the abolition of slavery. It includes rare archival material and contemporary art – all of which relay the message that the fight for freedom should never be taken for granted.

“Dare to Seek Freedom” (Oser la Liberté) is a presentation of archival documents and photos shedding new light on the people who fought slavery, which spanned four centuries and involved three continents.