Opening of the Exhibition Moroccan Visions

Moroccan Visions brings together works by Souad Byad, Mohamed Jaamati, Mostafa Naffi, and Hanae Elhjaji. Organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida, the program situates Moroccan painting within a broader cultural and historical framework, offering a focused perspective on its development and contemporary presence. The opening evening is structured through a Link & Learn format, featuring an essay reading and a conversation with the participating artists, creating a space for direct engagement with their work and ideas while reinforcing cultural dialogue and institutional exchange. PROGRAM 6:00 – 6:15 PM | Essay Reading: “Painting the Nation, Traversing the World: Genealogies, Tensions, and Futures of Moroccan Painting (1956-Present)” by Dr. Hassan Laghdache This presentation offers a brief look at the histories, exchanges, and contemporary directions that have shaped Moroccan painting from the post-independence period to the present. 6:15 – 7:15 PM | Official Opening Moroccan Visions brings together works by Moroccan artists Souad Byad, Mohamed Jaamati, Mostafa Naffi, and Hanae Elhjaji. 7:15 – 8:30 PM | Meet the artists Moroccan artists Souad Byad, Mohamed Jaamati, Mostafa Naffi, and Hanae Elhjaji talk about the drive and inspiration in their work.