Fouad Bellamine – The Magic Stroke of an Artist

Moroccan contemporary artist, Fouad Bellamine, was born in Fez in 1950 and was raised amidst varied artistic and creative influences in the Medina of his home town. Bellamine came from a family of skilled craftsmen, and he learned many of his painting techniques from his father who was a talented artist. From an early age he was intensely interested in light and space, an interest which influences his work to this day.

Ministero del Gusto – A Treat for the Eyes

Over the past decade Italian designers Alessandra Lippini and Frabrizio Bizarri have made Morocco their home and established a unique art studio and gallery in the heart of the Marrakech medina. Hidden in a small alley of the bustling medina, the plain wooden door to the Ministero del Gusto presents an unassuming façade to the outside world. Once inside the Ministero del Gusto, visitors are swept away by the unique designs and vibrant colors of the artworks, furniture and jewelry on display.