Echoes of Sand & Stone

Featured in this story: Abdellah Azizi, Lama Nayouf, Saif Fradj

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25 October 2024 — 20 January 2025

This collective showcase features works by three artists from Syria, Morocco, and Tunisia, exploring themes of cultural identity and heritage. Running from October 25th, 2024 Until January 20th, 2025 at L'BLASSA ART SPACE, Marrakech

Threads of Then, Haze of Now

Lama Nayouf

Lama's work is a profound homage to her Syrian roots—a monument intertwining personal identity with cultural heritage.


In 2018, she undertook an eight-month journey of intensive research, reconnecting with her Syrian family and immersing herself in Syria's rich cultural legacy.


Her art shifts the narrative from conflict to an appreciation of Syria's enduring beauty and its grand contributions to global culture.


Through this installation, Lama invites viewers to rediscover Syria's history, resilience, and vibrancy, making a heartfelt plea for recognition of the country's richness and global relevance.

A Desert Once Underwater

Abdellah Azizi

In the heart of Morocco’s remote landscapes, Abdellah Azizi embarks on an evocative journey, capturing the hidden narratives of forgotten places.


His exploration leads him to the coral reef rocks near Guerguarate, where remnants of ancient times lie quietly under the desert sun.


A self-proclaimed traveler at heart, Azizi roams these untamed regions with a relentless drive for discovery, weaving together stories of culture, nature, and history.


Through his lens, he offers a glimpse into a world where time stands still, urging viewers to uncover the unseen and embrace the mysteries embedded in Morocco's timeless terrains.

Alone in The Light

Saif Fradj

Through his lens, Saif Fradj explores solitude's shifting meanings before and after the pandemic, weaving together contrasting urban and natural landscapes across Portugal and Tunisia.


Upon returning home, he captured his native land with fresh eyes, particularly in Sousse, where past and present interwine.


During the pandemic, Fradj turned to black and white photography, reflecting the emptiness that pervaded streets and landscapes. His signature technique of layering images and manipulating focus adds new dimensions to his work, inviting viewers to discover unexpected facets of human and natural environments.