Ancient, living craft traditions were revealed in distinctive rugs, textiles, jewelry, leather and glazed and unglazed pottery. Located at the crossroads of several Mediterranean trade routes, Moroccan culture and art reflect influences of Moorish Spain, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East as well as Islamic, Jewish and Christian traditions. The exhibition portrayed the vibrancy and vitality of Morocco’s art of daily life, whether created by nomadic artisans inspired by tribal and animistic traditions, or by urban craftsmen, grounded in Islamic aesthetic.
Curated by James F. Jereb and organized by the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles. This exhibition was funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program. Mr. Jereb presented an illustrated lecture during the run of the exhibition.
Exhibition documentary authored by Mr. Jereb, published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco