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Abdessamad Bouysramne, born in Morocco in 1985, is a visual artist known for his exploration of identity, memory, and heritage. Bouysramne's art often blends surreal and expressive elements, creating dreamlike and introspective compositions. He graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Tetouan in 2009. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across Morocco and internationally, including in France, Spain, and the United States. Bouysramne's art invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of personal and cultural narratives.

Career

  • Graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Tetouan (2009).
  • Developed a distinctive artistic style characterized by surreal and expressive forms.
  • Explores themes of identity, memory, and heritage in his artwork.
  • Utilizes a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, and sculpture.
  • Exhibited extensively in Morocco and internationally.  
  • Participated in art residencies and workshops.
  • Works are held in private and public collections.

Exhibitions

  • Personal Structures, European Cultural Centre, Venice, Italy (2022)
  • Art Fair Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia (2019)
  • AKAA - Also Known As Africa, Paris, France (2018)
  • 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London, UK (2018)
  • Bienalsur, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2017)
  • Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France (2017)
  • Musée de l’Ifan, Dakar, Senegal (2016)
  • MACAAL - Musée d’Art Contemporain Africain Al Maaden, Marrakech, Morocco (2016)
  • National Museum of Mali, Bamako, Mali (2015)
  • Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2014)
  • MUCEM - Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée, Marseille, France (2013)

Nationality

Moroccan artist

Categories

Abstract Expressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism

Themes

Identity, memory, heritage

No known awards.