Morocco: The 2018 Edition of "Arkane Afrika" will pay tribute to the Nigerian designer Alphadi

Casablanca (© 2018 Afriquinfos) – The 2018 edition of the International Exhibition of Contemporary African Art" Arkane Afrika "to be held from 20 to 27 November in Casablanca and Dakhla respectively, on the sidelines of the International Festival of African Fashion "FIMA" organized by the famous African style Alphadi, will pay a special tribute to the stylist.

Organized by the Association for the promotion of the art and heritage preservation "ARKANE" the event is an opportunity for the famous painter Abderrahmane Ouardane, initiator of Arkane Afrika to pay tribute to the famous stylist Alphadi, considered today as one of the greatest ambassadors of art and African culture in the world.

This edition which is the fourth of its kind will begin at the cultural center of the Mosque Foundation Hassan II in Casablanca from 20 to 23 November 2018, will continue in Dakhla, southern Morocco, from 23 to 27 November 2018. And this, in line with the will of King Mohammed VI to strengthen the dynamism of regions to all respects.

The second part of ARKANE AFRIKA 2018 joins the 11th edition of the FIMA whose holding on the Moroccan soil emanates, according Alphadi, "the wish of King Mohammed VI and the strong indicator of the opening of the Kingdom on all cultures, including those of African countries, known for their diversity and ancestral heritage. "

In addition to the tribute to Alphadi, the president of the Arkane Association who is none other than the painter Moroccan Abderra hmane Ouardane will exhibit a personal collection inspired by the motifs and work of the Nigerian stylist on the sidelines of FIMA, in the name of the friendship that binds the two artists. "

Initiated annually for four consecutive years, ARKANE AFRIKA offers each year to the public the opportunity to discover the works of a mix between a hundred national and international artists. It is a unique event that brings together African artists with a great reputation on the international scene of contemporary art as well as young talents.

Vignikpo Akpéné