According to the Inside Out website, over the past decade more than 500,000 people in 152 countries and territories have participated in the project creating over 2,600 photo installations. The topics covered have revolved around a range of themes including diversity, community, feminism, racism, climate change, education, children’s rights and more. All the posters are displayed in public spaces and are then documented and shared online.
AFSF’s topic focus, as its Inside Out website says, is to create an opportunity to promote the French-speaking and Francophile community in the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, which is considered a symbol of openness and diversity. By integrating the Inside Out project with AFSF’s future initiatives related to the recently opened Francophone History Museum, AFSF hopes to create meaningful continuity that will further enrich the understanding and appreciation of the Francophone heritage in San Francisco.
“What a fun way to bring together our community who share a common passion for French language and Francophone cultures,” said Noëmie Hérail, Executive Director of AFSF. “From opening a historical museum for generations to come, to pasting giant ephemeral portraits in the street, our team is showing its commitment and dedication to the local community in San Francisco.”
