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Proposal by BAMAH visiting artists
Amit hai Cohen and Neta Elkayam
Estimated date: December 2024
Jewish Paths Through Africa
An exhibition corner that provides a historical and contemporary glimpse into the lives of Jews in Africa through literature, art, and relevant information.
reading collection
A collection of 25 books on African Jewry, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, cookbooks, and art. The collection represents different communities, their history, and their current situation.
The European View of the Jews Through Painting
Jews were an exotic subject for many European Christian painters, allowing us a glimpse into their lives before photography and opening up a critical discourse on the concept of the 'other' in the world of art. Here is a selection of their work
Muhammad Morabiti
and the shared existence of Jews and Muslims in his work
Many Moroccans create art from a place where Judaism is an integral part of the existing culture. For example, in the art center of Mohamed Morabiti, one of the most prominent artists in Morocco who grew up above a synagogue in Casablanca, stands the philosophy of the Salihin and the Sadikim. The righteous of both religions, and their presence in the pilgrimage, reflect a spiritual unity where Jews and Muslims are seen as one spiritual entity.
Muhammad Morabiti
Jewish women depicted on sheep skin in the works of Muhammad Al Murid.
Self-Portraits of Jews of African Origin
Contrasting the European View: Works by Jack Jano, Neta Elkayam, and More
Jack Jano
Ofra Ohana
Neta Elkayam
Mirit Ben-Nun
Shlomi Lalush
Jewish journalism in morocco
A collection of covers from the newspaper "L'Avenir Illustré," the first visual newspaper in Morocco, displaying various characters that built the community. Courtesy of The National Library of Israel.
A Jewish creation in North Africa
Jews in North Africa played an important role in the culture. Jewish female singers such as Zohra El Fassia and Alice Fitoussi were among the first to release albums, while singers like Salim Halali, Samy Elmaghribi, and pianist Maurice El Medioni were pioneers in blending styles and creating new genres. Here, a selection of records by Moroccan Jews. Courtesy of vinyl collector Chris Silver
Jewish women's
singing from the Atlas
From the archive of Issachar Ben Ami
Contemporary art made by Jews of African descent
The works will be displayed on a screen with an accompanying label text.
Historical images
figurs
From the works of AMIT AND NETA
Visual works and Documentary Videos
