Hassan Hajjaj
Morocco/UK | Photography, Installation
Vibrant, colorful portraits that blend Moroccan pop culture with Western aesthetics.
Exhibitions
Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars
2013 - Newark Museum, Newark, USA
A solo exhibition featuring Hajjaj's iconic photographic portraits of contemporary global musicians, stylized with vibrant colors and patterns that blend African, Arab, and Western pop culture influences.
La Caravane
2017 - Somerset House, London, UK
This major solo exhibition presented a wide range of Hajjaj’s work, including photography, installation, and design, showcasing his unique blend of traditional Moroccan culture and contemporary global aesthetics.
Kesh Angels
2010 - Rose Issa Projects, London, UK
Exhibition featuring Hajjaj's famous series depicting young Moroccan women on motorbikes, dressed in traditional clothing with a modern twist, exploring themes of gender, identity, and cultural hybridity.
Hassan Hajjaj: Vogue: The Arab Issue
2014 - Taymour Grahne Gallery, New York, USA
A solo exhibition that featured portraits of women in hijabs styled with high fashion and branded items, challenging Western perceptions of Arab women and exploring the intersection of fashion, identity, and consumerism.
Maison Marocaine
2005 - Leighton House Museum, London, UK
An exhibition that transformed the gallery space into a Moroccan salon, featuring Hajjaj's furniture, photography, and design, blending traditional Moroccan elements with contemporary pop culture.
Hassan Hajjaj: Expanding Traditions
2019 - The Third Line, Dubai, UAE
A solo exhibition that showcased Hajjaj's diverse artistic practice, including photography, fashion, and installation, highlighting his role in expanding the dialogue between traditional Moroccan culture and contemporary global art.