Maïmouna Guerresi

Maïmouna Guerresi (b. 1951; Vicenza, Italy) works in a hybrid embrace of ancestry from African, Asian, and European cultures following her conversion to Islam. Heavily influenced by Sufi traditions in Senegal, Sudan, and Morocco, Guerresi presents an intimate perspective on human spirituality in relation to mysticism — shedding a new light on community and the soul. Recurrent metaphors such as milk, light, the hijab, and nature create an awareness of the vital unifying qualities of Islamic spirituality. The images are delicate narratives with fluid sequencing, an appreciation of shared humanity beyond psychological, cultural, and political borders.

Maïmouna Guerresi
Maïmouna Guerresi, SR-02-BHC, 2020, from the series Sebaätou Rijal. Courtesy of the artist and Mariane Ibrahim Gallery ©Maïmouna Guerresi

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  • 2023 / core / exhibition / outdoor

    Maïmouna Guerresi
    Sebaätou Rijal & Villes Nouvelles and Ancient Shadows

    Aga Khan Museum , Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park
    The work of Italian-Senegalese multimedia artist Maïmouna Guerresi invites viewers to look beyond the physical world, exploring an intimate spiritual dimension while drawing attention to their shared humanity. This installation, displayed on outdoor exhibition panels throughout the Aga Khan Park and inside the Aga Khan Museum, presents two series of works created during an artist residency at the Musée d'Art Contemporain Africain Al Maaden in Marrakesh, Morocco in 2020.
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