MAGHREB PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
MPA 2026 LISTE DES MEMBRES DU JURY
Les travaux photographiques que vous soumettrez au concours photo organisé par « Mahgreb Photography Awards » 2026, seront jugés par un panel de professionels.
Wassyla Tamzali is an Algerian curator and intellectual committed to free and critical art. Founder of Villa Abdellatif in Algiers, she has worked to structure the contemporary art scene in the Maghreb with her humanist and secular vision. Throughout her long and varied career, she has supported several Maghreb artists, particularly women, and continues to advocate for creativity free from dogma. Through her curatorial projects and her positions, she makes art a space for resistance and reflection.
@wassylatamzali
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Outmane Hibat Allah, also known as Othman Chic, is a Moroccan entrepreneur and cultural visionary whose journey from street vendor to influential businessman is highly inspiring. Born in Sijilmassa and raised in Essaouira, his early life shaped his resilience and entrepreneurial mindset. He built his success from humble beginnings to owning one of the city’s most prominent restaurants. He is also the founder of Essaouira Fashion Week, a project that blends Moroccan heritage with modern creativity.
@othmanchic
Tunisian curator, designer, and artistic director. A graduate of the Fine Arts School of Tunis, she is the founder of La Maison de la Plage, an art space in La Marsa. There, she promotes emerging artists and leads various creative projects combining art, design, and scenography. Active in Tunisia and internationally, she collaborates with brands and cultural institutions while developing a contemporary aesthetic rooted in Tunisian identity.
@hajerazzouz
www.hajerazzouz.com
Amina Tazi is an art professional and contemporary art enthusiast based in Rabat, with six years of experience in the gallery sector. She previously interned at Million Riviera, a gallery and auction house in Nice. She is currently Gallery Manager at Galerie Abla Ababou, overseeing exhibitions, artworks, and relationships with artists and collectors. She holds a Master’s degree in e-communication from Toulon and has worked on collaborative art projects, including with artist Fabrice Hyber.
@aminatazi
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Zola Massela is a multidimensional artist and founder of the Libres Couleur gallery in Aéroville. Passionate about the arts since childhood, he began with improvisational theater and hip-hop before exploring literature. Inspired by Viennese Actionism, he created the concept « Visions Croisées » to bring together artists. Committed to access to art for all, he organizes artistic projects in collaboration with businesses and communities.
@zolanoircharbon
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Born in Tunis and influenced by her father's diplomatic career, Lamia studied law and international relations in Geneva and Paris. Immersed in a multicultural environment, she developed a passion for contemporary art. A visionary, she founded an innovative gallery called Musk & Amber, combining Eastern and Western sensibilities, exhibiting unique and daring works by artists from around the world. The gallery is also known for supporting young talent from the Maghreb and Africa.
@lamia.bba
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A curator with a degree in Art History from the Sorbonne, she specializes in Senegal's artistic heritage, particularly through the medium of coasters. She has worked with prestigious institutions such as the Galerie Cécile Fakhoury and the Centre Pompidou. Passionate about art as a tool for social transformation, she actively supports emerging artists, particularly those of African descent, and promotes authentic visual narratives from the Arab world and North Africa.
@palmyretrm
Galerie Cécile Fakhoury
Creative photographer with eclectic production and artistic director living most of the time in Paris, whose work has already been exhibited in several countries, at the initiative of the MPA and PISPA photo competitions. Souhayl A has been working as an author for years with a very unique photographic writing. He is also the author of a notable monograph, « Gangsta Dating Story ».
@souhayl_a
www.souhayla.com
Luisa Corcione is an artist, curator, and artistic director working across visual and performing arts. Her practice is multidisciplinary, combining theatre, installation, and contemporary art, with a focus on curatorial research and project development. She creates and leads artistic programs exploring identity, memory, and transformation. She has curated exhibitions and directed interdisciplinary projects in national and international contexts, collaborating with artists, institutions and organizations.
@luiscorcione
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Malaïka is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist and curator based in Paris, known for her organic, intuitive approach to art. Her work explores perception, therapeutic creation, and the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Inspired by energy and vibrational frequencies, she creates pieces that invite introspection and awareness. Her artistic practice is deeply linked to her spiritual journey and experiences. Using fluid art and intuitive movement, she designs each work as a form of energetic healing.
@malaika.umara
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