Marrakech exhibition traces 60 years of Moroccan painting
The exhibition, titled “60 Years of Painting in Morocco,” examines the evolution of Moroccan visual arts.
Six decades of Moroccan painting are on display at an exhibition that opened Friday at the Daoudiate Cultural Center’s Art Gallery in Marrakech. The show, called “60 Years of Painting in Morocco,” explores how Moroccan visual arts have changed through various styles, methods, and generations.
The Moroccan Union of Professional Visual Artists (SMAPP) organized the event, which continues until November 30. It is part of celebrations for the Green March and Unity Day. Marrakech is the third city to host the exhibition, after Rabat and Casablanca.
A separate show at Khalid Fine Art Gallery honors painter Omar Bouragba. A symposium on Thursday brought together artists to discuss the future of Moroccan visual arts.
Why it mattersMoroccan artists and the public can view and discuss six decades of national painting.