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Curatorial position
I am curious to explore the crossroads of visual arts, language and social sciences. Having always been intrigued by objects left behind, I like to collect them, listen to the stories they have to tell and try to reassemble them for a next round of life. I appreciate the idea of curating in the literal sense of taking care. As a curator, I don’t want to drown out the objects, but provide them with a space to talk – and offer a dictionary to those visitors who want one.
Competencies
I have an academic and research background in linguistics, cultural studies, ethnology, digital humanities, and curatorial studies. My work is driven by a strong interest in Amazigh, Tuareg and Hassaniya communities, and the tangible and intangible cultural heritage bridging both shores of the Sahara. I have been involved in curating exhibitions in and around the Sahara, in Morocco and Mauritania.
Impressions
Curation projects
| Musée Tiskiwin | Université Cadi Ayyad | 2022 – 2023 | Marrakesh |
| Henna veils | Grassi-Museum | 2023 | Leipzig |
| Marrakesh Timbuktu | Saharan Heritage Collection B. Flint | 2023 – 2025 | Marrakesh |
| Musée du Sahara | Fondation Nationale des Musées | 2025 | Dakhla |
| La Maison Mernissi | Private | 2025 | Fès |
| Musée de la Mine | SNIM Mauritanie | 2026 – ongoing | Zouérate |
| Ecomusée de l’oasis d’Icht | Association du village | 2026 – ongoing | Icht |
Sawsan Curation 