As part of the Journées culturelles amazighes tunisiennes, the photographic exhibition "Le Rocher Amazigh, entre mer et désert" by French artist-photographer Pierre Gassin, based on Christian Sorand's book "Sud tunisien berbère-Terra incognita anthropologique", is being held at Dar Mestiri in Tunis and then at the Institut National du Patrimoine from 17 to 31 January 2024.
The exhibition features 18 preparatory photographs for Sorand's book, highlighting the cultural and natural heritage of southern Tunisia. Gassin, who has lived in Sfax and Djerba, is known for his commitment to promoting Tunisia's intangible heritage. His works explore the relationship between people, their habitat and the landscapes of the Mediterranean and the Sahara.
Sorand, for his part, offers a perspective on the ancestral history of the Amazigh people, highlighting their pride in their identity and traditions. A lecture entitled "Du signe au décor géométrique Amazigh" by Sorand will accompany the exhibition, enriching the public's understanding of Amazigh symbols and motifs.