Khalil El Ghrib's Dematerialized Art Practice Explored in ArtReview Feature

Khalil El Ghrib, a seasoned artist, crafts intricate sculptures using decomposing items such as bread, paper, and string, delving into themes of mortality, time, and decay. He does not sell his creations, holding the belief that objects should experience a life cycle akin to humans. Residing in Asilah, Morocco, he teaches Arabic in Tangier and seldom displays his art. His works featured in the Marrakech Biennale 6 and the Sharjah Biennial 13 at the Sursock Museum in Beirut. Starting his artistic journey at the age of seven, he gathers discarded materials during strolls along local beaches. Independent curator Reem Fadda discovered him at the AL MAQAM Art Residence. Recently, he retired from teaching history and geography to concentrate on transient materials that express life and death.