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Abdelaziz Taleb
[edit]Abdelaziz Taleb is a Moroccan mixed media artist, filmmaker and curator. Born in Agadir, Morocco, the artist is the director and founder of several key initiatives in the field of media arts, including The ARAB MEDIA LAB project (2010–present), the DIGITAL MARRAKECH FESTIVAL (2011–present), and The MEDIA ART MOROCCO (MAM) workshops and masterclasses series (2016–present). From 2002 to 2010, he also served as co-director of the moving video project VIDEOKARAVAAN. Their curatorial work includes a focus on Arab representation and media arts, curating exhibitions such as Arab Stereotypes in Western Media at Casa Árabe in Madrid and the Documenta Festival, both in 2011. he curated TROC ART at La Villa des Arts in Casablanca and Rabat (2007–2008), Trans Arab at La Caixa Art Forum in Barcelona (2003–2006), and a series of media arts happenings across Europe, including events at Test Portal in Amsterdam (2006), the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven (2005), and the World Museum in Rotterdam (2003). Additionally, he was a programmer for the “Africa in the Picture” Film Festival in Amsterdam between 2001 and 2003.
Education and work
[edit]Abdelaziz Taleb graduated with a degree in English Literature from the University of Agadir, Morocco, between 1994 and 1998, where he also pursued studies in video art from 1996 to 1998. Building on this foundation, he received a scholarship residency to study at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) in Germany from 1999 to 2001.
In 2002, he was awarded the "Made in Hangar" grant residency at Hangar/Barcelona as part of the Barcelona Art Report. This was followed by a residency at La Mostra de Video de Barcelona / OVNI-DESORG from 2003 to 2004, further deepening his engagement with experimental video and media arts.
GRANTS AND HONORS
[edit]The artist was awarded a fellowship at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) in Germany from 1999 to 2001, alongside receiving the prestigious UNESCO Grant for Media Artists and the UNESCO-ASCHBERG Bursaries for Artists during the same period. In 2002, they were granted the "Made in Hangar" award as part of the Barcelona Art Report. Their early recognition began in Morocco, winning first prize at the Agadir Festival for Young Moroccan Artists and the Academy Award Prize from Ibn Zohr University in Agadir, both in 1998. he continued to earn accolades internationally, receiving the 1st prize at the Casablanca International Video Festival for three consecutive years (2001–2003) and five times between 1998 and 2002 for best video artwork. The artist also received the Shirimoyo Prize for Best Video at the FIAV Video Festival in Nîmes, France, in 2002, and was honored with the award for Best Moroccan Short Film at the Venice International Film Festival in 2008.
Known for
[edit]Taleb is a visionary filmmaker known for their experimental approach to storytelling. Through a series of short films, they explore complex themes such as identity, memory, and the intersection of technology and human experience. Their work often blurs the line between reality and abstraction, using striking visual techniques and unconventional narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a bold approach to film language, Taleb has captivated audiences and garnered recognition at numerous international festivals. Each film invites the viewer to question the boundaries of traditional cinema, offering a fresh perspective on the art of filmmaking
Taleb created several short experimental films, some of his short films:
- Sea of Memory (2020)
- Ziara Kassira (2006)
- The fundamentalist (2010)
- Lost (2017)
- Astah (2007)
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[edit]Throughout his career, he has worked to bridge the gap between art and technology, championing regional artists and encouraging experimental practices that celebrate the depth and diversity of Arab culture. Through the Arab Media Lab Project, he has initiated numerous programs and collaborations that highlight emerging voices and cultivate dynamic spaces for artistic exchange and production.