« L’œuvre révélée » (“The Revealed Work”) by Mohammed Kacimi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOGtaD7waAs

On the occasion of the retrospective “L’œuvre révélée” (“The Revealed Work”), dedicated to Mohammed Kacimi at Comptoir des Mines, Imane Barakat, its director, looks back at the major artistic innovations of this pivotal artist in the history of Morocco’s modern art. Enjoy the visit!”

Exhibition « L’œuvre révélée » (“The Revealed Work”), Comptoir des Mines, Marrakech, from 28 December 2021

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