Rabat: French artist Olivier Unia held an exhibition of his photography at Rabat’s Tatmin gallery to pay homage to the city [Rabat] where he developed his passion for the art.
The inauguration of the exhibition took place on Thursday, October 20, 2022 and it will be open to the public until November 3.
In an interview with Morocco World News, the French artist recalled how his passion for photography began and explained why he chose to exhibit photographs of Rabat.
Unia’s photographs reflect his journey in Rabat and capture different components of the city – architecture, landscapes, animals, lights, monuments, and Tbourida of the horses.
Unia’s photographs at Tatmin gallery
“I felt extremely proud to have been able to capture moments of Moroccan culture in motion in a way that is akin to photographic art,’’ Unia told MWN.
He continued ‘’I think what I like best about photography is how it captures the essence of a culture.’’
Unia began his career as a musician and discovered his passion for images while gazing at album covers for hours on end.
He recalled that “during the COVID-19 lockdown everyone was bored in the arts professions because everything was stopped, and I had this camera, so I started using it to learn.’’
He went on, “it was a shock, a mental revolution, so I started shooting in Rabat.’’
The french artist arrived in Rabat by mere chance and planned to stay there for three years. However, the Moroccan capital on the Atlantic coast ended up being his home for fourteen years.
Unia said. “I lived in many cities and countries. And fourteen years is probably the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere, and I don’t see myself moving anytime soon.’’
He continued, “so there you have it—for the past fourteen years, I have discovered my passion for photography in Rabat.”
Speaking of his admiration for the city he said, “with its year-round landscapes and lights, Rabat is a very photogenic city. Absolutely incredible, with beautiful skies, landscapes, monuments, and people, I still have a lot of photos to take here.’’
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