Mohamed Melehi

محمد المليحي

1936–2020

PAINTING

Biography

Mohamed Melehi was instrumental in developing a distinctly Moroccan modernist aesthetic. His signature wave patterns became symbols of Moroccan contemporary art.

Key Themes

Abstraction

Movements

Casablanca School(1962–1974)Présence Plastique(1966–1971)

Cities

Asilah(BORN)Casablanca(BASED)

Selected Works

Composition with Waves

1970

Iconic Work

Related Artists

Farid Belkahia

1934–2014

Mohamed Chabâa

1935–2013