Omar CHENNAFI – Photographer, Curator, and Cultural Manager
Omar Chennafi is a photographer, curator, and cultural manager whose work bridges the worlds of visual storytelling, cultural diplomacy, and community engagement. He began his photography journey in 2007, using the camera as a tool to observe and document his environment from multiple perspectives. His photography has been featured in renowned publications such as Time Magazine and The Huffington Post, and he served as the official photographer of the prestigious Fez Festival of Sacred Music.
Omar’s passion for cultural dialogue led him to expand his practice beyond photography. In 2012, he began working as a cultural manager, curating programs that bring together artists, artisans, and thinkers from around the world. His curatorial work spans visual and performing arts, with a particular focus on educational workshops, international festivals, and cultural exchanges. Through these initiatives, Omar has fostered collaborations between institutions and artists across diverse cultural and geographical contexts.
At the heart of Omar’s work is a commitment to creating synergies between traditional and contemporary art forms in Morocco, while nurturing spaces for creative dialogue that transcend borders. His projects emphasize the importance of cultural memory, ecological awareness, and the healing potential of art in addressing contemporary challenges.
Omar’s experience working in hybrid cultural spaces—from historic medinas to international art platforms—has allowed him to build a unique curatorial approach rooted in community participation, artistic innovation, and cross-cultural exchange. Whether through photography, curation, or cultural diplomacy, his work continues to reflect his belief in the transformative power of culture to foster understanding, healing, and positive change.
Founder : The International Artists Gathering of Fez and Fez Art Lab.
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