An exceptional exhibition as part of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
From January 29 to February 22, 2026, the Black on White Gallery Guéliz hosts a major exhibition by the artistic duo KRM (Chérif & Reza)Entitled "Spirit of the desert"This event takes place within the prestigious framework of the fair 1-54 – Contemporary African Art 2026, thus confirming Marrakech's position as an essential destination for contemporary art.
From the urban wall to the Sahara desert: an artistic metamorphosis
"Spirit of the desert" constitutes the natural continuation of their previous exhibition "Spirit of the Wall"marking a profound evolution in the duo's creative approach. This time, KRM abandons urban surfaces to explore the immensity and spirituality of the Saharatransforming their artistic language with a new intensity.
A work woven from memory and poetry
From the nomadic tents, worn textiles and materials collected In the desert, Chérif and Reza create works of rare evocative power. Their creations – relief paintings and mysterious Desert Djinns – merge collective memory, Saharan spirituality and the poetry of infinite spaces.
The wall becomes fabric, the trace becomes a relic. Each piece tells a story, that of nomads, of passing time, and of the ephemeral beauty of abandoned materials that artists sublimate.
KRM: 20 years of collaborative art
Cherif and Reza, a Franco-German duo founded in 2002 on the Berlin walls, have developed a unique collaborative body of work over more than two decades, marked by:
- The fractures in contemporary history
- La emblematic figure of the stray dog, a universal symbol of freedom and resistance
- Un artistic commitment without bordersprofoundly human
Their work is exhibited internationally and is featured in numerous private and public collections, testifying to the worldwide recognition of their unique artistic approach.
Practical information
Opening: Thursday, February 5, 2026, starting at 18:30 PM
Dates: From February 5th to February 16th, 2026 (05 > 02 and 16 > 02)
Location: Black on White Gallery
Upstairs, 48 rue Yougoslavie, apt. No. 101
Guéliz – Marrakech
Contact :
Phone: + 212 524 42 24 16
E-mail : [email protected]
Instagram: @galerienoirsurblanc
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Why visit this exhibition in Marrakech?
This exhibition represents a rare opportunity to discover a politically engaged contemporary art which engages with the cultural identity of Morocco and the Sahara. For art lovers, collectors, and visitors to Marrakech, "Spirit of the desert" offer :
- A immersive artistic experience unique
- The discovery of an internationally renowned artistic duo
- A poetic and spiritual exploration of the Moroccan desert
- A contemporary vision of nomadic traditions
