Abdessamad El Montassir's 'Sur les ruines, les pierres fleurissent' at La Friche la Belle de Mai, Marseille

The exhibition 'Sur les ruines, les pierres fleurissent' by Abdessamad El Montassir is currently on display at La Friche la Belle de Mai in Marseille, France, until 27 September. Curated by Gabrielle Camuset and organized by Fræme in collaboration with Cirva, the showcase highlights recent pieces that delve into themes of trauma and atmospheric transmission. El Montassir, who will be a resident at Villa Medici from 2024 to 2025, has previously shown his work at Bétonsalon and the national Museum of the History of Immigration in Paris. Featured artworks include 'Sadra Kodia' (2025), 'Athar Dakira' (2025), 'Asserfa' (2025), and 'Trab'ssahl' (2023). La Friche, located near the Mediterranean, provides a setting for examining communication beyond verbal interactions.