Hassan el Glaoui - Artist Info

About Hassan el Glaoui

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Hassan El-Glaoui
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    Interview, February 22, 2019 by Sotheby's:

    Moroccan Masster Hassan El Glaoui Remembered by his Daughter Touria, Founder of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair



    Q.Your father Hassan El Glaoui is revered as one of the greatest Moroccan artists. Can you tell us about your upbringing in Morocco? What was it like to have a famous artist as a father?
    A.My father’s work and practice were an intrinsic part of my family home and our lives. I soon realised that my family home, with my father’s studio at the centre, was different from that of my friends. As a small child, I modelled for my father’s portraits. At the time, putting on a smart dress was the most exciting aspect of this for me. Of course, I now not only recognise ho...

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