See the complete profile on linkedin and discover hassans. The moroccanborn, londonraised contemporary artist, shot 21 portraits with the huawei p9 duallens smartphone in his signature style inspired by hiphop, reggae pop culture and his north african roots. Alhajjaj abandoned the post, considering it beneath his ambition. Move over hells angels, moroccanborn, ukbased artist hassan hajjaj brings us kesh angels, a series of electric portraits of the biker culture. View the profiles of professionals named hassan hajji on linkedin. Hassan hajjaj photographs moroccan biker women in kesh. Kesh angels, girl biker gang of morocco they worked among the snakecharmers and bellydancers of marrakech. Hassan hajjaj henna bikers summer summer exhibition. Hassan hajjaj courtesy of taymour grahne gallery hajjaj designed many of the djellabahs himself. The motorcycle gang girls of morocco gang, photographie couleur. Tea room riad yima is like an art gallery if you type. Join facebook to connect with hassan hajjaj and others you may know.
Hassan hajjaj, who was born in morocco and is based in london, is a master of several design genres. The clan was part of the banu awf branch of the banu thaqif tribe. Stylish photography from the streets of morocco in this. While these motorbikeriding women dont constitute actual gangs, the women. Hassan hajjaj, who was born in morocco and is based in london, is. Prices and estimates of works hassan hajjaj arcadja. Larache 3032 calvert avenue london e2 7jp 02077297349 saturday 12pm 6pm sunday 11am4pm. All female biker gangs of marrakesh photographed by hassan hajjaj. Hassan hajjajs commanding output toys with the potent collision of arab, afro and asian sensibilities with western popular culture. November 7, 2015 march 6, 2016 contemporary gallery. The video, my rock stars experimental, volume i 2012 pays tribute to individuals whothough they may not all be famous. Hassan hajjaj born in larache, morocco in 1961, hassan arrived in london in his teens and grew up amid the emerging club culture in the uk. He moved to london from morocco during the punk age, which has influenced his work ever since.
Today his art has come to celebrate the multilayered and transnational nature of the contemporary world in the. Hassan hajjajs exhibition stylin has started until august 27th at colette in paris. Hassan hajjajs portraits from marrakech capture the colour and spontaneity of his childhood in morocco. He uses a mix of media for his work in innovative ways, such as creating portrait frames out of car tyres. Stylish photography from the streets of morocco in this free. He carried this practice into his work designing the spaces of basement soul and hiphop clubs in london, culminating in the founding of his own london boutique, rap, in he late 1980s. Hassan hajjajcourtesy of taymour grahne gallery morocco is not a country people in. Londonbased photographer hassan hajjaj describes his journey from a small fishing town in morocco to being the toast of the international gallery scene, eager for his witty, sunny and colourful. Hassan hajjaj born larache, morocco in 1961 is a contemporary artist who lives and works between london, uk and marrakech, morocco, and is known as the andy warhol of marrakech. Members of the thaqif attained high military and administrative ranks in the nascent caliphate and played important command and economic. Stylin by hassan hajjaj showcases at colette paris. Many in morroco sew or iron on the logos of popular fashion brands like nike to keep up with the. Toliver, 2010, collection of the newark museum this exhibition showcases moroccanborn, ukbased art hassan hajjaj and the eclectic group of nine musicians from around the world whom the artist sees as his own personal rock stars. Is hassan hajjajs retail shop and creative space, in which the juxtaposition of the northern african culture with west.
Hassan hajjaj artists the third line art gallery dubai. Britishmoroccan photographer hassan hajjaj has been out on the open road with marrakechs bike gangs, who come prepared with polka dot veils, nike djellabah and heartshaped sunnies. Use your lunchtime to delve beneath the surface of hassan hajjajs artworks with our tour guide. Clear blue skies and scratchy patches of grass surround the traditionally dressed south african children captured by swissguinean photographer namsa leuba in her zulu kids portrait series. Stylin by hassan hajjaj showcases at colette paris harper. The photos here capture moroccan girl bike gangs with smug looks. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our cookies policy.
Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Home photo journals hassan hajjaj is a man of many talents. My rock stars presents a video installation by moroccanborn, ukbased artist hassan hajjaj, along with a related series of photographs, in a salon installation designed expressly for the exhibition. My rock stars a video installation by moroccanborn, ukbased artist hassan hajjaj, featured along with a related series of photographs, in a salon installation designed expressly for. The finding of a hidden moroccan treasure, in the heart of the shoreditch area in east london, was a surprisingly delightful spot to discover. For hassan hajjaj s first solo exhibition at taymour grahne gallery in new york, kesh angels presents a series of upbeat photographs portraying traditionally clad young arab women in. Hassan hajjaj photographs moroccan biker women in kesh angels.
Moroccos biker girl gangs featured in colorful new doc good. Hajjaj is best known for a series about empowered moroccan biker chicks. It is very close to the spice market, but oh so hard to find. Jul 24, 2016 hassan hajjaj continues to captivate the public with his portraits at the iconic fashion boutique colette in paris this summer. The motorbike girl gangs of morocco in pictures art and design. The motorbike girl gangs of morocco in pictures credit. You can sort our biker patches by size, text or artwork. Its the unrelenting exuberance within his works that have given rise to his worldwide success. Hassan hajjajs new exhibit, kesh angels, at taymour grahne brings the vibrant street culture of morroco to new york. Esther mahlangu textile prints, esther, african textile. See more ideas about girl gang, local girls and riot grrrl. A photographer, designer, and filmmaker, hassan hajjaj is one of moroccos preeminent international artists, sometimes called his native countrys answer to andy warhol. Meant to conflate western perceptions of arabic society, hajjaj uses the language of fashion photography, to produce portraits of figures dressed in colorful north.
Hassan hajjaj relaunching iconic streetwear brand r. His free exhibition at somerset house gives us a look into a north africa of consumer brands and street fashion. Hassan hajjaj is a contemporary moroccan artist known for his photography, printed fabrics, and films. Kesh angels pays tribute to the young, female biker culture in marrakesh. Londonbased moroccan artist hassan hajjaj tapped into the bike culture of.
Entirely selftaught and influenced by a mix of londons hiphop and reggae scenes and his north african heritage, hajjaj has a diverse practice that includes portraiture. Cet artiste pluridisciplinaire vient regulierement visiter son pays natal et surtout marrakech depuis 1996 ou il a aussi elu domicile en 2002 et pas nimporte quel domicile. International online magazine features creative culture. Selected group exhibitions continued 20 in the name of honour, christies, london, uk beyond the cloth. Hassan hajjajartist, photographer, filmmaker, and designeris relaunching his iconic streetwear brand r. Tea room riad yima marrakech 2020 all you need to know. Oct 25, 2012 hassan hajjajs portraits from marrakech capture the colour and spontaneity of his childhood in morocco. Britishmoroccan artist hassan hajjaj the dynamism of the street this somerset house exhibition is a statement about collectivity and collaboration across disparate territories share on. Is hassan hajjajs retail shop and creative space, in which the juxtaposition of the northern african culture with west patterns, can be seen in this unique space of. Blending the glossy aesthetic of a fashion shoot with moroccan tradition and street culture, these witty and poignant images, although outwardly lighthearted. Britishmoroccan artist hassan hajjaj the dynamism of the. Hajjajs work is in the collections of the brooklyn museum, new york city.
Kesh angels pays tribute to the young, female biker culture in. Hassan hajjaj is a moroccan multidisciplinary artist known for his bright, bold photography portraits. Britishmoroccan artist hassan hajjaj the dynamism of. Britishmoroccan photographer hassan hajjaj has been out on the open road with marrakechs bike gangs, who. Alhajjajs first public post, as governor of tabala in the tihama region 240 kilometres 150 mi south of taif, was unremarkable. Executed in 2000, this work is number 3 from an edition of 7. Hassan hajjaj enseignant chercheur universite linkedin. London based moroccan artist hassan hajjaj tapped into the bike. May 28, 2015 with so much going on, its hard to look away from kesh angels, the striking 2014 photo series by moroccan artist hassan hajjaj. Hassan hajjaj continues to captivate the public with his portraits at the iconic fashion boutique colette in paris this summer. May 20, 2015 3 awesome female biker gangs thatll make you want to buy a motorcycle and sign up. During his childhood, hajjaj began to create recycled objects from everyday items. Discover the layers of meaning that his work unravels, from diasporas to cultural fusion delivered with the vibrant language of pop culture. See more ideas about bike gang, biker movies and david mann art.
Hassan hajjajcourtesy of taymour grahne gallery hajjaj designed many of the djellabahs himself. With so much going on, its hard to look away from kesh angels, the striking 2014 photo series by moroccan artist hassan hajjaj. Oct 05, 2017 britishmoroccan artist hassan hajjaj the dynamism of the street this somerset house exhibition is a statement about collectivity and collaboration across disparate territories share on. Hassan hajjajs photos of marrakeshs women bikers business. The picture show photographer hassan hajjaj s kesh angels share a similar name to hells angels. His sitters not just musicians but the snake charmer, henna girl, bad boy, male belly. The title, which translates into gym for arab women, is a continuation of hassans depiction of strong and spirited arab women in his vision of moroccan popculture. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He belonged to the clan of abu aqil, called after alhajjajs paternal greatgrandfather. Artist hassan hajjajs kesh angels film showcases the badass women that are breaking gender stereotypes in the middle east. Known as the andy warhol of marrakech hassan is very much a child of the pop art generation. Hassan hajjaj has been out on the open road with marrakechs bike gangs. My rock stars a video installation by moroccanborn, ukbased artist hassan hajjaj, featured along with a related series of photographs, in a salon installation designed expressly for the exhibition. Artist hassan hajjaj and his biker kesh angels youtube.
Sedrick huckaby with his just a few patches, 202014, at valley house gallery. The motorcycle girl gangs of morocco everyone says copenhagen and amsterdam are bike cities, but what about marrakesh. But hassan hajjaj, the moroccan stylist and photographer, started out simply wanting to capture. Hassan hajjajs rockstar portraits in pictures world news. A jackofalltrades is supposedly a master of none, but hassan hajjajs series my rock stars volume 1 proves that the moroccan photographer is a man of many talents. The colorful female bike gangs of marrakesh quartz.
View hassan hajjajs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Artist and photographer hajjaj has always documented people he encountered or shared a part of his life journey with, capturing them with vibrancy, humour and spontaneity in his highly propped shots. In perhaps his best known series, kesh angels, hajjaj captures the unique street culture of young female bikers in marrakesh. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Hassan hajjaj photographs moroccan biker women in his debut new york exhibition kesh angels on display at the taymour grahne gallery through march 8th. Entirely selftaught and influenced by a mix of londons hiphop and reggae scenes and his north african heritage, hajjaj has a diverse practice that includes portraiture, installation, performance, fashion, and furniture. These lively portraits see hajjaj juggle roles as an artist, tailor, conductor, weaver, photographer, embroiderer, manager, roadie. Hassan hajjajs rockstar portraits in pictures world.
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