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He is perhaps best known for his colourful photographic portraits, including the Kesh Angels series, from which there were several new works in the exhibition. Blending the glossy aesthetic of a fashion shoot with Moroccan tradition and street culture, these witty and poignant images, although outwardly light-hearted, challenge Western perceptions of the hijab and female disempowerment.
Another new body of work in the exhibition was My Rock Stars: Volume 2, a nine screen installation of distinctively dressed musicians. Each musician occupies an individual screen and takes it in turns to play their instrument, while the other performers turn to watch. The clothes and brightly patterned backdrops in each screen were carefully selected by Hajjaj to highlight each player and their individual performance. Visitors were provided a seat on a customised sofa to watch the performance and listen to the music which travelled throughout the whole exhibition.
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Image courtesy of Somerset House Trust - Hassan Hajjaj, 2017
La Caravane - Solo Show, Hassan Hajjaj at Somerset House
La Caravane - Solo Show, Hassan Hajjaj at Somerset House
La Caravane is homecoming exhibition of the British-Moroccan artist, Hassan Hajjaj showcasing his vibrant fusion of contemporary cultures through new and celebrated works.
Born and raised in Larache, Hajjaj moved to the UK aged twelve, but has spent much of his life travelling between the two countries and cultures. His artworks reflect his nomadic lifestyle and the relationships he has formed with a variety of characters along the way, from musicians to artists and athletes to street performers. These individuals inspire Hajjaj’s diverse artworks from photographic portraits to video installations, sculpture, music, design and handcrafted objects.
Several bodies of work will be exhibited including the Kesh Angels series where Hajjaj blends the glossy aesthetic of a fashion shoot with Moroccan tradition and street culture, these witty and poignant images, although outwardly light-hearted, challenge Western perceptions of the hijab and female disempowerment.
Another new body of work in the exhibition is My Rock Stars: Volume 2, a nine screen installation of distinctively dresse