he best time to escape gets even better in February, when the contemporary art fair 1–54 comes to Marrakech. Discover cutting edge works from the African continent and its diaspora in one place in the medina –actually in two places as this year the renowned event occupies both the immaculate La Mamounia hotel and the ever transformative DaDa space…
Did you know that Dar Kawa has an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program? We have a dedicated, extra room at the riad especially reserved for the creative nomad. Artists, writers, designers, chefs, architects, and all creative professionals are welcomed to apply for a one to two week stay to work on a directed project. The manager of this program is Trong Gia Nguyen…
Averroes, also known as Ibn Rushd, was a prominent medieval Andalusian philosopher, physician, and scholar who lived from 1126 to 1198. He is known for his significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy and medicine. Averroes did spend some time in Marrakech, which is located in present-day Morocco…
As a consultant for the brand Kessy Beldi, Valerie Barkowski was instrumental in the launch of their beautiful new glassware collection, Gamme Calabesses, based on the calabash fruit. After it is dried, the shells of these African fruits are repurposed as everyday containers. In collaboration with the design agency Halley and Co, check out Kessy Beldi’s full range of Moroccan inspired glassware. Idée recette ! Pêches pochées à la verveine
