KrenoArts

1936–2020

Mohamed Melehi

A central figure of the Casablanca School, Mohamed Melehi (1936–2020) imposed an instantly recognizable abstract vocabulary: the wave, an undulating motif in vibrant colours that became the signature of a solar Moroccan modernity. A painter, photographer and cultural facilitator, he co-founded the Asilah cultural festival and worked throughout his life to bring art, design and public space into dialogue.

Works

  • Untitled (Wave) circa 1970 · Acrylic on canvas · 140 × 140 cm
  • Solar Composition circa 1975 · Cellulose paint on board · 120 × 100 cm