Massinissa Askeur

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Massinissa Askeur
Born (1987-01-04) 4 January 1987 (age 37)
NationalityAlgerian
Known forvisual arts, contemporary art
StyleItalian abstract symbolist art
AwardsGolden Lion
WebsiteMassinissa Askeur

Massinissa Askeur (born January 4, 1987) is an Algerian artist and fashion designer with Berber origins. He is a 2023 recipient of the Golden Lion award for visual arts.[1]

Artistic career[edit]

Askeur's works are inspired by Mediterranean culture and traditions showing the past and the present. He also maintains a link with Berber origins, using symbolic art in his work.[2]

He collaborated with Gianni Tolentino in Milan Fashion Week. Tolentino incorporated the paintings of artist Askeur into his dresses.[3]

Awards and recognition[edit]

In 2017, Askeur created his collection of Napoleon watches, which received recognition from the Consulate of Algeria in Milan.[4]

He was elected as the Joan Miró style heir at the University of Paul Valery during the last Cannes Film Festival, and Mondadori included him in the yearbook of contemporary art, "Artisti 22," naming Askeur among the 500 Most Influential Contemporary Artists in the world. His work was also exhibited at the Venice Biennale and the Carrousel du Louvre.[5][6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mastrillo, Orlando (22 April 2023). "Un leone d'oro a Marchirolo, premiato l'artista Massinissa Askeur". VareseNews (in Italian).
  2. ^ "Fashion week de Milan : Le styliste algérien Massinissa Askeur fait sensation". L'Algérie Aujourd'hui (in French). 18 January 2023.
  3. ^ Cirillo, Vincenzo (10 March 2023). "Milano Fashion Week "La collaborazione tra l'artista simbolista Massinissa Askeur e lo stilista Gianni Tolentino - "Origines"". AOB Magazine (in Italian).
  4. ^ "Massinissa Askeur: "L'arte come strumento d'espressione per lasciare traccia ai posteri e superare le divisioni tra gli uo". Corriere dell'Economia (in Italian). 14 June 2022.
  5. ^ "L'artiste algérien Massinissa Askeur distingué en Italie". Djazairess.
  6. ^ "Trophée du Lion d'Or en Italie pour Massinissa". Maghrebactu (in French). 30 April 2023.
  7. ^ "L'artiste algérien Massinissa Askeur distingué en Italie". APS.