Interview with Nadia Echiguer
Nadia Echiguer has launched the Moroccan Fine Art online gallery in London.She spoke about her project to NAU and her thoughts on the art scene in Morocco.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Interview-with-...
North Africa United: What are the aims of the Morocco Fine Art Online gallery?
Nadia Echiguer: The Aim of MFA is to promote Moroccan art to a wider audience both in the UK and globally.
Nau: Could you give more details on the tailored service the website provides for collectors, art consultants, interior designers?
Moroccan Fine Art represents a selection of Moroccan contemporary artists that we recently worked with and will be increasing our artist database with time.
All the artwork on the Online gallery are available for sale, and most of our artists can be commissioned for specific requirements. If a client requires something special, for a Hotel or a private residence, we can happily assist..
Nau: Why do you think Contemporary Moroccan Art is so little known in the UK? Do you think the awareness of Morocco has increased?
NE: Morocco has become an even more popular destination; most of the British know Morocco as a touristic destination for its great cuisine, landscape and arts and crafts. I totally agree that the awareness is as popular as it has ever been, however I feel that the quality of the art on offer is of a high calibre and my task is to promote this. There is still much work to do in the UK.The reaction so far for this first exhibition is very promising indeed.
Nau: A number of international artists visit and work in Morocco. Do you think they are influencing the work of Moroccan artists?
NE: Art thrives best when there is a mix of cultures. This is evident with International artists who have been inspired by Morocco and its diverse culture. Equally Moroccan artists who are generally well educated, most having graduated from L’Ecole National des Beaux-Arts and even have a second diploma from a European School.
Even though Moroccan artists use traditional western painting techniques, the artwork they produce is very much influenced by Morocco’s diverse culture and landscape. This is apparent in the vivid ranges of colour used, which are generally bright. This influence emanates from the surroundings, spices, souks and the overall brightness of Morocco. Local materials are also used such as henna and goats skin.
Nau: You mention problems of financing -do you think financial support for Moroccan artists can come from the UK in this difficult time? Do you think that British art museums have a role to play in encouraging a wider appreciation of Moroccan art such as there is in Paris for example?
NE:Any Support to Moroccan artists most first come from the Moroccan government. Indeed there are few museums across Morocco but many private institutions have foundations and gallery spaces which are made available for new and up-and-coming artists.
Nadia Echiguer: The Aim of MFA is to promote Moroccan art to a wider audience both in the UK and globally.
Nau: Could you give more details on the tailored service the website provides for collectors, art consultants, interior designers?
Moroccan Fine Art represents a selection of Moroccan contemporary artists that we recently worked with and will be increasing our artist database with time.
All the artwork on the Online gallery are available for sale, and most of our artists can be commissioned for specific requirements. If a client requires something special, for a Hotel or a private residence, we can happily assist..
Nau: Why do you think Contemporary Moroccan Art is so little known in the UK? Do you think the awareness of Morocco has increased?
NE: Morocco has become an even more popular destination; most of the British know Morocco as a touristic destination for its great cuisine, landscape and arts and crafts. I totally agree that the awareness is as popular as it has ever been, however I feel that the quality of the art on offer is of a high calibre and my task is to promote this. There is still much work to do in the UK.The reaction so far for this first exhibition is very promising indeed.
Nau: A number of international artists visit and work in Morocco. Do you think they are influencing the work of Moroccan artists?
NE: Art thrives best when there is a mix of cultures. This is evident with International artists who have been inspired by Morocco and its diverse culture. Equally Moroccan artists who are generally well educated, most having graduated from L’Ecole National des Beaux-Arts and even have a second diploma from a European School.
Even though Moroccan artists use traditional western painting techniques, the artwork they produce is very much influenced by Morocco’s diverse culture and landscape. This is apparent in the vivid ranges of colour used, which are generally bright. This influence emanates from the surroundings, spices, souks and the overall brightness of Morocco. Local materials are also used such as henna and goats skin.
Nau: You mention problems of financing -do you think financial support for Moroccan artists can come from the UK in this difficult time? Do you think that British art museums have a role to play in encouraging a wider appreciation of Moroccan art such as there is in Paris for example?
NE:Any Support to Moroccan artists most first come from the Moroccan government. Indeed there are few museums across Morocco but many private institutions have foundations and gallery spaces which are made available for new and up-and-coming artists.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Interview-with-...