Biography

Symposiums, conferences and meetings

2025 International seminar “Musées engagées et publics participatifs”, in “perspectives post-coloniales dans les expositions actuelles”. exhibition “Tarz, broder au Maroc, hier et aujourd’hui”, at the Musée d’Angoulême. Center de recherche de l’Ecole du Louvre and Université du Québec-Montréal (UQAM), Ecole du Louvre, Paris 13/03.

2025 Conference “Tarz,embroidery in Morocco yesterday and today”,
an exhibition study from Prosper Ricard’s collection of Moroccan embroidery Musée des Beaux Arts d’Angoulême. “Embroidered textiles”, study day of the textile group of the SFIIC, Section Française
Institut International de Conservation, Musée du Louvre, Paris, 31/01.

2024 Conference "Tarz, broder au Maroc hier et aujourd’hui", for Diwan in Lorraine, Nancy, 19/11.

2024 Conference "The erasure of a culture : Morocco’s wool in the face of colonization and globalization." on behalf of the association "Les liens d’alouane", as part of the festival "Re-présent.e.s", 01/09.

2023 Round-table discussion "Moroccan embroidery, an endangered skill". With Fatima Lévèque, co-curator of the exhibition "Tarz. Broder au Maroc, hier et aujourd’hui" and Myriem Naji, researcher in the Anthropology Department at UCL (University College London). Institut du Monde Arabe, Tourcoing,15/04.

2022 Conference “Woven braids- a particular braiding style : a mixture of geographic divergence and technical convergence” at “the finishing touch” : Carefully bringing a textile work to an end”, AFET (French Agency dedicated to youth and sports) studying days in Bourgouin-Jallieu, France. Statement shared with F.Cousin, Ethnologist and research Engineer, formerly in charge of textile collections at Quai Branly Museum, Paris.

2022 Conference, “approach, identity and ethics”, as part of “Tarz, Broder au Maroc, hier et aujourd’hui”, Angouleme Art Museum 09/29.

2022 Co-animation with Emilie Salaberry-Duhoux, manager of the MAAM museum service and of the doctoral seminar, linked to the exposition “Tarz, broder au Maroc, hier et aujourd’hui” ( Tarz, embroidery in Morocco, yesterday and nowadays) managed by Remi Labrusse, HAR- (Arts and representation History) at Paris-Nanterre University and Angouleme Art Museum, June 18th.

2019 Conference “Local tincture plants, the environment and sustainable textile creations, is there any common denominator in the future ?” In “Textile : Eden garden ?”, Art-Museum, Angers, France, November 21-23th.

2019 Debate conference about “Complexe aux dames », (Ladies complexities) ; an exploration dedicated to the complex position and rights of women in Islamic countries, at Angouleme Art Museum (04/11-17-18).

2018 Debate conference about “Craft and cultural hybridization in Maghreb within a post-colonial background”, in cultural hybridization and artistic creation since the 1960s. A History seminar and borders II, managed by Remi Labrusse, HAR- (Arts and representation History) at Paris-Nanterre University, Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum.

2017 Conference “Caftan d’un soir” (one night Caftan) at “Etoffes des grands jours” (Fabric Big Days) in Château de Fontainebleau, France. Statement shared with F.Cousin, Ethnologist and research Engineer, formerly in charge of textile collections at Quai Branly Museum, Paris (11/24-25).

2016 Conference “Architecture and textile in Moroccan Berber and Arab-Muslim culture” and “Architecture and textile : space conversion”, Aubusson, Tapestry International City, France (November 24-25th).

2009 “Meeting with…”, about creations inspired from techniques and patterns, linked to collections and exhibitions at Angoulême Art Museum (02/25).

Publications

2025 “Le Caftan doré au Maroc”, in “Au fil de l’or. L’art de se vêtir, de l’orient au soleil levant”, edited by Hana Al Banna-Chidiac and Magali An Berthon, exhibition co-curators, Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac, Skira, Paris, 11/02.

2024 "Un type particulier de galonnage. Divergence géographique mais convergence technique", with Françoise Cousin, in Finitions textiles Rubans, galons, franges, lisières, Les Indes savantes- AFET.

2022 Catalogue of the exhibition “Tarz, broder au Maroc, hier et aujourd’hui”, co-directed with Emilie Salaberry-Duhoux, Director of Museums, MAAM department, and Rémi Labrusse, HAR-université Paris-Nanterre, Musée - Des Beaux Arts-Angoulême, Skira, Paris, 18/06. .

2018 (October) “Caftan d’un soir” with Françoise Cousin, in « Etoffes des grands jours », under the direction of Claude Coupry and Françoise Cousin, French Association for the study of textiles, Paris.

Personal Exhibitions

2024 The Métisse Nomad Art Gallery is exhibiting in Mornac-sur-Seudre, Charente Maritime, France, 04 at 09.

2023 Co-curator with Rémi Labrusse and Emilie Salaberry, in charge of scenography, design and production of embroidery pieces for the exhibition : "Tarz, broder au Maroc hier et Aujourd’hui", Institut du Monde Arabe-Tourcoing, 03 at 07.

2022 Co-curator with Rémi Labrusse and Emilie Salaberry and in charge of set design, development and fulfillment of embroidery pieces to organize “Tarz, broder au Maroc hier et Aujourd’hui”, Art Museum, Angoulême, 06 at 12.

2019 Exhibition “Ladies Complexities” Art Museum, Angoulême, 03 and 04.

2017 Pop-up store exhibition La Métisse, for the occasion : “Paroles d’Artisans, traditional Moroccan Middle Atlas, through Atelier Monde at La Tisserie, Brandérion, Brittany, France, 07 at 09.

2016 Factual exhibition “Et nous demain” (What about us tomorrow)-A Francophone Movie Festival. St Gelais Hotel, Angoulême, 08.

2015 Exhibition launch of “La Foule”, collection for DIACASAN EDITION, contemporary carpets, Paris, 11.

2012 “Textiles et tapis La Métisse”, (La Metisse Textiles and Carpets) Thanakra Gallery, Paris, 09.

2009 Exhibition “La fiancée du Nil” (Bride of the Nile), Moroccan Craft House, Paris, 11.

2008 “La Métisse au solidaire” CDMT, Textile Museum, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain, 04 and 05.

2006 Space designer “ Moroccan Embassy” International Atlantic Meeting, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France, 03.

2005 Exhibition “T comme tissu” (F for Fabric) House of heritage, Tusson, Charente, France, 07 at 11.

2003 “La Zaouïa” exhibition, Theatre of La Couronne, Charente, France, 09 and 10.

2003 Exhibition “ Maghreb, Music and Fabrics” Maison du patrimoine (heritage house) Tusson, Charente, France, 06 at 11.

2002 Private exhibition, Galerie d’Aubeterre sur Dronne, Charente, France, 09 and 10.

2001 Private exhibition, La Rotonde- Maison d’hôtes, Saintes, Charente-Maritime, France, 12.

1999 “Le Jardin des Hespérides » Contemporary MR Art Gallery, Angoulême, Charente, France, 11.

1998 « TANJMAT » exhibition - First homeware textile collection, Galerie MR Angoulême, Charente, France, 06.

Collective exhibitions

2024 Exhibition « Mosaïques Africaines- ’African mosaics’, Gallery Hélène Aziza, Paris, 12.

2019 Exhibition « traditions persistantes - ‘persistent traditions’ » with Richard Batterham, Florence Bost and Gérard Uféras, Gallery Hélène Aziza, Paris, 01.

2018 Exhibition « futures en transmission - ‘the future in transmission’ » Art Crafts European days, Jonzac, Charente, France, 04.

2013 « La métisse aux carrés » (Scarves by La Metisse) House of art crafts, France Art Studio, Pezenas, Hérault, France, 04 and 05.

2013 Exhibition « au fil de l’eau » (along the riverside…), Moulin du Verger, Puymoyen, Charente, France, 04.

2012 Exhibition « launch of Persua contemporary carpets collection » within the framework of « Carré Rive Gauche », Galerie Chevalier, PARIS, 06.

2008 « Inscription contemporaine » (Contemporary Inscription). Regional Art Crafts Center, Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France, 06 at 08.

2003-2004 Exhibition « Maroc, Patrimoine et Créations » (Morocco, Heritage and creations), Moroccan Craft House, rue St Honoré, Paris, 12 at 04.

2003 Exhibition « Les fil’Aments » (Impossible to translate). Regional Art Crafts Center, Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France, 11 and 12.

2003 Exhibition « Métissage » ( Diversity) Regional Art Crafts Center, Niort, Deux-Sèvres, France, 04 at 06.

2002 “Les places d’or, Design Emballage de Luxe” (Golden spaces, luxury packaging design) Hotel Crillon, Paris, 11.

2002 Exhibition « Fibers and creations », Brouage, Charente Maritime, France, 09 and 10.

2000 Exhibition « Designs in Morocco », BAB Rouah, Rabat, Morocco, 05 and 06.

1999-2000 Exhibition : “Le temps du Maroc”. An Eye for Moroccan Design. Institut du Monde Arabe ( Arab World Institute) Paris, 10 at 04.

Exhibitions

2013 “Pro-Arté des métiers d’art et de création”, Angoulême, 12.

2013 Salon des métiers d’art, Saint Emilion, 09.

2011 “Pro-Arté des métiers d’art et de création”, Angoulême, 12.

2009 Salon Européen du commerce équitable, Lyon, 10.

2007 Salon Maison et Objets, Paris, 09.

2006 Salon des métiers d’art et de création, Le carrousel du Louvre, Paris, 12.

2006 Salon des métiers d’art, Angoulême, 12.

2005 Salon Vivre côté sud, Aix-en-Provence, 06.

2004 Carrousel des métiers d’art et de création, Le carrousel du Louvre, Paris, 12.
2004 Salon régional des métiers d’art, La Rochelle, 11.

2004 Salon du meuble, Porte de Versailles, Paris, 01.

2003 Salon international des professionnels des métiers d’art, Rennes, 10.

2002 Carrousel des métiers d’art et de création, Le Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, 12.

Background

2018 Professional training course in plant-based color dyes, madder color, and garden conservatories for tincture plants.

2016 Member of AFET (French association for textiles study).

2015 Contemporary carpet creator for Diacasan EDITION, Paris, “La Foule” ; Collection 2015 edition.

2013-2018- 2023 at 2025 La Métisse obtains the “environmental-challenge label“ from the French Chamber of Crafts, and also from ADEME (French environmental agency of energy control).

2013 Registration of ‘La Metisse’ at the official French directory for arts and crafts.

2012 Haute couture embroidery training course at LESAGE School, Paris, France.

2010 Training in social engineering.

2010 Creator of PARSUA carpets, Galerie CHEVALIER, Paris, France ; Collection VIII, 2012 edition.

2009 La Metisse is shortlisted by the French Ministry of Ecology in its guide of environmentally friendly products.

2007 Creation of a showroom in Angouleme titled “Maitre Artisan d’Art - Master in Art Craft - partner of the label STEP (fairtrade) for hand-made carpets.

2005 An active member of Ateliers d’Art de France - France Art Ateliers (workshop) Group.

1999 Registration of the personal trademark “La Metisse”. Enrollment as an arts and craftsman at the local chamber of crafts.

1998 One month exhibition at Galerie MR - Contemporary Art Gallery - Angouleme, Charente, France.

1997 Stage clothing design for EVIDANSE - Contemporary dance company - first line production of home-use textiles.

1996 ESMOD : Fashion and arts technical high school diploma. Textile stylist designer.

1984 to 1988 Beaux-Arts school of Angouleme, Charente, France.

OTHER CERTIFICATES

1980 : Family assistant diploma
1991 : State social care assistant
2010 : Social engineering training

Public collections

2022 Angoulême Art-Museum.

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2020-2021 Member of the International mini-textiles competition examination board “mesure-démesure” (moderation-immoderation) Lurçat Museum and Contemporary Tapestry, Angers, Maine et Loire, France.