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Sequins in the Wrestling Ring

Théo Saffroy’s series Les Reines du Ring [Queens of the Ring] explores the lives of luchadoras, the masked female wrestlers who use the sport for empowerment and are cultural icons in Mexico. The series is currently on view at Photaumnales and Rencontres du 10ème.

Lucha libre, a Mexican form of wrestling, strikes a balance between combat sport and theatrical performance. Although this discipline is largely unknown in France, it is deeply ingrained in Mexican popular culture which captivated Théo Saffroy. A se...

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