Mohamed Hamidi

Mohamed Hamidi (محمد حميدي), born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1941, is a prominent Moroccan painter and a foundational figure in the country’s post-independence modern art movement. Hamidi was a co-founder of the Casablanca Art School movement in the 1960s, which sought to integrate Moroccan visual heritage with contemporary artistic practices. His work is characterized by vibrant colors, abstract forms, and a dynamic interplay between traditional Moroccan motifs and modernist aesthetics. Hamidi’s paintings often explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural transformation, reflecting both his personal journey and the broader evolution of Moroccan art.

Hamidi’s art has been exhibited in major institutions, including the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. He has participated in significant group and solo exhibitions that have contributed to the international recognition of Moroccan contemporary art. His works have also appeared at reputable auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s, where they have attracted collectors interested in North African modernism. Throughout his career, Hamidi has remained an influential educator and advocate for the arts in Morocco, shaping generations of artists and contributing to the country’s cultural landscape.