Farid Belkahia

فريد بلكاهية

1934–2014

PAINTING

Biography

Farid Belkahia was a central figure in modern Moroccan art and a founder of the Casablanca School. He directed the École des Beaux-Arts in Casablanca from 1962-1974, transforming art education in Morocco.

Key Themes

Abstraction Tradition & Modernity Identity

Movements

Casablanca School(1962–1974)Présence Plastique(1966–1971)

Cities

Marrakech(BORN)Casablanca(BASED)Paris(WORKED)

Selected Works

Hommage à Gaston Bachelard

1984

Iconic Work

Related Artists

Mohamed Melehi

1936–2020

Mohamed Chabâa

1935–2013

Ahmed Cherkaoui

1934–1967