Rabat – The “Tagine and Tulips” exhibition is taking place from October 3 to November 1, at EXbunker in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It explores the connection between Moroccan heritage and Dutch culture through textile art and fashion.
The exhibition was created by Moroccan-Dutch artist and designer Fatine Benouari, who was inspired by her grandmother’s journey as one of the first generations of Moroccan women to live in the Netherlands.
Through her work, Benouari explores what it means to grow up between two cultures and how migration shapes personal identity across generations. She also shows how family history and life between cultures can change the way people see themselves, so she invites visitors to connect with their own experiences by sharing personal memories and family stories.
The exhibition combines Moroccan craftsmanship with traditional Dutch clothing, and it turns these influences into modern textile art and fashion, which connects the past with the present and shows how different traditions can inspire new ideas and stories.
Where is the exhibition held?
The exhibition is being held at EXbunker, a former World War II bunker located in Wilhelminapark in Utrecht. The historic building has served as an exhibition space since 2014, when EXutrecht turned it into a place for artists to share their work.
EXbunker started as a private initiative and gradually attracted more visitors, welcoming an average of 300 people per month. As the project grew, Foundation EX was established to support its development. In 2025, the organisation also launched EXtern, an initiative that allows artists to organise exhibitions in public spaces.
“Tagine and Tulips” invites visitors there to reflect on migration, cultural exchange, and what it means to belong to more than one culture by bringing textile art into this historic setting.
