Explore the mysteries of the Nam-Khas, the people of the Cloud-Women, and make the acquaintance of Mary Miller and Adèle de Causse.
In the enigmatic mountains of the Himalaya, the two travellers
discover the fascinating society of the « Nam-Khas » which has
been under the women’s power since time immemorial. They bring
back a lot of souvenirs from their expedition : riveting portraits,
traditional costumes, colourful adornments, surprising customs
and legends.
Discover by yourself the secrets of this people and try to sort out historical truths from pure imagination. Actually, this matriarchal society is a fictive story imagined by Béatrice Meunier-Déry, a visual artist.
Having spent 15 years of her life informing herself on women’s life
conditions, on beliefs, but also on political and social structures in the
world, Béatrice Meunier-Déry draws a conclusion of her research through the exhibition Nam-Khas, the people of the Cloud-Women, her ideal matriarchal society
