Exploring Cultural Connections at the "Portraits from Peru and Morocco" Exhibition
As part of the third edition of the "May Your Image" festival, the Cervantes Institute in Marrakech, in collaboration with the Peruvian Embassy in Morocco, is hosting a captivating photographic exhibition titled "Portraits from Peru and Morocco." This exhibition features the work of Peruvian photographer Christian Nicola Moreno and aims to create a human bridge between two rich cultures through the lens of photography.
The exhibition is set to launch on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7 PM in the exhibition hall of the Cervantes Institute in Marrakech, and will run until June 6, 2026. It offers visitors a unique visual space that reflects the convergence of Moroccan and Peruvian experiences in a shared artistic framework.
Moreno's artistic project documents daily life across various cities, including Rabat, Tangier, and Larache in Morocco, as well as Lima, Arequipa, and Moquegua in Peru. The photographer captures simple human moments that portray urban life, showcasing scenes of workers engaged in their daily tasks, couples, and children. His images resonate with tranquility, sincerity, and intimacy.
Utilizing a 55mm lens and a long history of travel and observation, Nicola Moreno presents an artistic vision that invites the viewer to contemplate seemingly fleeting details, which reveal profound shared human experiences that transcend geographical and cultural borders.
The exhibition emphasizes the emotional and cultural ties that connect Moroccan and Peruvian communities, offering an artistic interpretation that focuses on shared humanity. It redefines the relationship between image, memory, and identity.
Featuring 36 printed photographs measuring 60 x 75 cm, the exhibition is displayed within the Cervantes Institute in Marrakech, providing an immersive experience that allows visitors to delve into a world of intricate human details.
Christian Nicola Moreno, a graduate of the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences and the University of Palermo in Argentina, is a seasoned photographer and visual creator with international experience in several countries, including Argentina, Serbia, Spain, and Morocco. His diverse background has significantly shaped his artistic vision, which emphasizes dialogue between cultures and the plurality of visual references, alongside his work in audio-visual and musical production.
As reported by assafir24.ma.
