Melehi's 'African Charamusca': A Cultural Olympic Landmark
Exploring form and space in Mexico's Cultural Olympics through Melehi's vibrant piece
By Patronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Patronato Ruta de la Amistad
Mohamed Melehi (20th Century) by Manuel GarayPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Melehi was born in Asilah, Morocco and studied in Spain, Italy, France and the United States. He completed murals, bas-reliefs and paintings. He worked as a professor at the College of Fine Arts in Casablanca, Morocco. He became interested in graphic design, posters and photography. He participated in multiple exhibitions in France, Italy, the United States Morocco and other countries in Africa.
African Charamusca under construction (20th Century) by Mohamed MelehiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
Sculpture #17
This piece is made up of a wavy white column standing at 11 meters. “enclosed” by a steel red frame that defines its physical space.
African Charamusca completed (20th Century) by Mohamed MelehiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
African Charamusca
One of its qualities is its ability to get surprisingly thinner upon being observed from the sides.
African Charamusca completed (20th Century) by Mohamed MelehiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
African Charamusca (20th Century) by Mohamed MelehiPatronato Ruta de la Amistad A.C
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