The third edition of the Mustaqbal Prize, initiated by the TGCC Foundation, has rewarded three Moroccan photographers, members of the Noorseen Collective. The "Intersection-Human 2.0" exhibition, which showcases the work of 18 shortlisted photographers, bears witness to the vitality of the Moroccan photography scene, which is moving away from street photography towards more daring experiments.
This year's winners are :
Yassine Sellame (Old Process category): Using film photography, Sellame focuses on young people in Marrakesh. His passion for photography stems from his skateboarding, which enabled him to discover the whole of the medina. He shares his passion through his collective 'Moroccan Dark Room', organising workshops for apprentice photographers.
Rida Tabit (Mobile category): Also from Marrakech, Tabit explores the alleyways of the medina through unusual portraits and self-portraits, playing with shadows. His work, supported by Hassan Hajjaj, will be exhibited at the next edition of 1-54 at Riad Yima and Jajjah Art Gallery.
Mehdi Ait El Mallali (Digital category): His introspective work focuses on the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains in a play of chiaroscuro. The author of a photobook entitled "Blur", he peers behind the windows of a bus, capturing the reflection of anonymous passers-by in a quest beyond appearances.
The "Intersection-Human 2.0" exhibition, presented at the Artorium art space of the TGCC Foundation in Casablanca, is open until 24 January 2024. It also includes works by other equally promising artists.
Photo : Mehdi Ait El Mallali.