About us

Hi. We Are YASALAM.

YASALAM is the word people across the Arab world say out loud when something stops them. That instinctive bit of appreciation is what we build everything around.

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It started with one exhibition.

We're Oussama Laftimi and Abdellah Aboulhamid. We kept circling the same question: why did this region's art world have no real infrastructure of its own? Work was being made everywhere across North Africa, the Levant, and the Gulf, and almost none of it had a way to reach the people who wanted it.

So in 2023 we put on a single show in Marrakesh. People showed up in a way we hadn't expected, and the gap we'd been staring at suddenly had a shape.

YASALAM is our answer to it: a home for the work, and a real line between an artist's studio and someone's living room, wherever in the world that room happens to be.

Oussama & Abdellah
Co-founders, Marrakech

Who we represent

From North Africa, the Levant, and the Gulf.

We find these pieces homes, in the territory they came from, and far beyond it.

Artists Represented

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Works Placed

Continents Reached

What We Make

Three ways to live with the work.

01 — Prints

No step rushed.

Materials and techniques we trust to last, so the piece on your wall ages the way it should.

02 — Limited editions

Issued with the artist.

When the work calls for it, we release a limited edition — and once it's gone, it's gone.

03 — Originals

One of one.

A city, a script, a feeling someone has been trying to put down for years.

And then, the rest

We say yes to the work that doesn't fit anywhere else.

A cartridge. An arcade cabinet. A sculpture you can wear. Every once in a while a piece arrives that doesn't belong in any category, so we make a category for it.

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Neidjme

2 years ago

I was looking for film for my camera and i ended up at Lblassa Art space. I was pleasantly surprised to find not only my film but also, to go home with such great design posters. I highly recommend to visit.

Layadi Bahia

a year ago

I highly recommend Lblassa Artspace! It’s so refreshing and inspiring to see a gallery that showcases incredible artists from North Africa and the Gulf. The way they represent and celebrate their cultures is truly amazing. The space itself feels like home, inviting and warm, making it a perfect place to connect with art and community. If you’re in the area, don’t miss the chance to experience this beautiful gallery!

Mikael Charpin

3 months ago

A gorgeous gallery featuring high-quality (numbered) prints. The owner is knowledgeable and provides insightful guidance. If you're looking for authentic art in Guéliz, this is the place.

Wesley S