Exhibited works:

Labsa Lakbira, 2024

Oujdia 05 Moon, 2024

from the series “Dry Land”

“There is a lack of Moroccan perspectives in the books and art that tell our story, and I feel a deep responsibility to address this. I want to challenge how we are seen and help create a space where our own voices and experiences are at the core.

Dry Land is an invitation to reconsider the layers of meaning within the labsa lekbira, a traditional Fassi wedding garment, and to reflect on how it, so deeply woven into our heritage, has been historically seen through foreign eyes rather than our own. In doing so, I aim to bring new insight into the stories this garment tells, stories that are often left untold.

In Dry Land, I delve into the nuanced relationship between marriage – a revered institution in Moroccan society – and its role in shaping women’s lives. The labsa lekbira, which plays a central role in my work, is not merely a piece of fabric. It serves as a symbol of the expectations imposed on women, reflecting the roles they are often expected to play. What should be moments of celebration sometimes transform into silent acts of conformity, as the weight of tradition settles on their shoulders.”

Gen Z, one generation, countless perspectives: the exhibition presents works by over 40 photographers from 25 countries born between the 1990s and 2010. Their works reflect experiences shaped by digital worlds, social change and global crises. Across four thematic sections, the exhibition offers insights into the realities, concerns and aspirations of young people. Themes such as identity, belonging, the body and gender are explored creatively, questioned and reimagined through new forms of self-understanding.