Hassan Hajjaj: Pop Photography Between East and West
Hassan Hajjaj, a Moroccan contemporary artist and photographer born in Larache in 1961, creates vibrant portraits that fuse Western pop culture with Moroccan traditions. His work challenges stereotypes about Arab and Muslim identity by mixing traditional attire with luxury brand logos and pop trash elements, framed by geometric patterns inspired by North African craftsmanship. Hajjaj lives and works between London and Marrakech. His photographs have been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, the British Museum, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Key facts
- Hassan Hajjaj is a Moroccan photographer and contemporary artist.
- He was born in Larache, Morocco, in 1961.
- He lives and works between London and Marrakech.
- His style fuses Western pop culture and Moroccan traditions.
- His portraits feature traditional clothing mixed with fashion logos and pop trash elements.
- His works are framed with geometric patterns inspired by North African and local craftsmanship.
- His art challenges stereotypes about Arab and Muslim identity.
- His works have been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, British Museum, Maison Européenne de la Photographie, and Victoria & Albert Museum.
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- Larache
- Morocco
- London
- Marrakech
- Paris
- France