

Angelina Jolie recently attended the opening of Statues Also Breathe, a powerful art exhibition at the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech, Morocco.
The exhibition brings together art and activism to tell the stories of the Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria in 2014. Created by French multidisciplinary artist Prune Nourry alongside Nigerian artist and activist Ade Bantu, the project features 108 life-sized clay heads. The sculptures were inspired by historic Ife terracotta and bronze sculptures from ancient Nigeria, connecting the project to the country's rich artistic heritage. Each clay head was created using personal photographs shared by the mothers of the missing girls.
By using the images of the girls as the inspiration for the sculptures, the exhibition gives a deeply personal face to a story that has been in the global spotlight for more than a decade. It also serves as a reminder of the families who have continued to live with uncertainty while waiting for answers about their loved ones.
The project goes beyond simply remembering the girls. It creates a space where their stories can continue to be seen and discussed, ensuring that they are remembered as individuals with families, dreams, and lives beyond the headlines.
Jolie's presence at the exhibition also brought further attention to the project and its message. Through art, Statues Also Breathe keeps the memory of the missing Chibok girls alive while highlighting the power of creativity to speak about difficult issues and preserve stories that must not be forgotten.

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