Tangier is a state of mind…
It perches on the top tip of Africa, its soul in the Maghreb, its eyes set on Europe, for centuries a cultural crossroads. Four photographers encounter differing facets of an ever-moving city, capturing moments in the Medina, the seaside forests, in stark new suburbs. They tell the story of a city steeped in the past, tossed by change, and reaching uncertainly for the future, but most of all of a city that somehow, in a way you can never quite define, gets a hold of you.
This travelling exhibition, a publication, and a public and educational programme come out of an idea conceived by the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra – a creative platform that draws on the rich musical heritage of Al-Andalus, intertwining it with modern strands.
Rodney Bolt
Karima Maruan
Hicham Gardaf
Robin Vermeulen
Guus Dubbelman
The publication
Hardcover, 114 pages, 23×23 cm
Edition of 500 copies
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The exhibition
The exhibition travels from Amsterdam to Tangier in 2021.
During the running time of the exhibition, there will be an extensive public programme with concerts, talks and education programmes.
We are looking forward to see you there…
See the full programme here
Programme
Map
This map reflects our findings in Tangier – curated by local Tanjawis, photographers and Mahal Art Space. Several photos of the project are also presented on their exact location.
In February 2021, visitors of the exhibition at Mahal Art Space (Tangier) and students of the École Nationale d’Architecture de Tetouan are invited to add their knowledge to the map.
The map will be updated regularly during the running time of the project.
Mahal Art Space
Submissions by visitors of the exhibition at Mahal Art Space in Tangier (February 2021).
École Nationale d'Architecture
Submissions by students of the École Nationale d’Architecture de Tetouan (February-March 2021)
Contemporary Tangier
All the places that are vital for Tangier, primarily based on informal knowledge. It ranges from food to history and architecture.
Neighbourhoods
Tangier is a patchwork of different neighbourhoods, these are the most important ones.
Disappeared Tangier
Places that have disappeared over the years, and were important to the city.
Photos
A selection of photos from the project, which were taken by Guus Dubbelman, Hicham Gardaf, Karima Maruan and Robin Vermeulen between 2012 and 2020.
Locations
Meervaart – Amsterdam
Meer en Vaart 300
No Man’s Art Gallery – Amsterdam
Bos en Lommerweg 90
Mahal Art Space – Tangier
122 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah
École Nationale d’Architecture – Tétouan
Avenue Baghdad, Touabel Soufla
Contact
If you have a question about the exhibition or publication, feel free to send us an e-mail. We will get back to you within a day.
Credits
| Concept | Yassine Boussaid, Robin Vermeulen |
| Photography | Guus Dubbelman, Hicham Gardaf, Karima Maruan, Robin Vermeulen |
| Author | Rodney Bolt |
| Co-curator | Nouha Ben Yebdri |
| Exhibition & publication design | Boian |
| Website | Timon van Dreumel |
| Acknowledgements | The people of Tangier, Mahal Art Space, Meervaart, No Man’s Art Gallery, ROSE stories, Think Tanger, Hassan Bakkali, Youssef Ettoumi, Nouredine Khatir, Omar Metioui, Youssef Sanouni, Sara Tarraf, Anas Zerrad |
Facets of Tangier is made possible by the generous support of
