#keshangels

El artista anglo marroquí Hassan Hajjaj presentó, del 28 de enero al 8 de marzo en la galería Taymour Grahne en NY, ‘Kesh Angels, una exposición de fotografías, un video, una instalación y una serie de objetos que capturan la cultura de las calles de Marrakech, Marruecos, donde el uso de las motocicletas es muy común en la vida cotidiana.

Before its Premiere at the LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art, an exclusive trailer for Hassan Hajjaj's project Karima, which holds a special place in the artists heart, and speaks to the strength of the biker women of Marrakech smile emoticon Yallah!

Hassan Hajjaj

Rider, 2010/1431

Metallic Lambda Print

24.49h x 35.63w in / 62.2h x 90.5w cm

Edition of 10

Hassan Hajjaj

Feet Ball, 2006

C-print

33.07 x 42.9 in / 84 x 109 cm

Moroccan born and London bred Hassan Hajjaj has worked in many different disciplines throughout his life. In London, he was everything from a DJ to stylist before picking up photography in his late 20's. Now in his 50's, Hajjaj premiers a new photography show at New York's Taymour Grahne Gallery entitled "Kesh Angels". 

His work focuses on the native women and fashions of Marrakesh, a city known for its use of motorcycles as a primary means of transportation. Hajjaj's women have a bit more flair than one might typically associate with a conservative country. He was less interested in the western aesthetic of Morocco and placed emphasis on the indigenous culture and fashions of the city's female residents. The result is a stunning and exciting portrait of some pretty bad ass women. 

The show runs until March 8, 2014. Photos from Taymour Grahne and Rossa Issa Projects. 

-JRS