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Royal & Private Collections
Works by ABDERAHIM EL MADANI have been dedicated to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, as reported by Aujourd’hui le Maroc.
Moroccan Painter · Expressive Realism
ABDERAHIMEl Madani
Through expressive realism, ABDERAHIM EL MADANI translates the visual memory of Morocco into painting — its people, traditions, architecture, landscapes and living heritage.
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The Artist
A Life in Paint
Active since 1989, ABDERAHIM EL MADANI has devoted decades to observing, interpreting and painting the visual life of Morocco. Working through expressive realism, his practice moves between portraiture, women’s lives, architecture, landscape, music, craftsmanship and scenes of everyday life.
Discover the Artist- 35+ Years of Practice
- 35+35+ Years of Practice
- Royal & Private Collections
- ROYALRoyal & Private Collections
- International Reach
- INTLInternational Reach
Selected
Selected Works
A focused selection of paintings from the artist’s catalogue.
Les Accords de l’Éden
2021
Oil on canvas
L’Heure des Confidences
2017
Oil on canvas
Le Quatuor Oriental
2017
Oil on canvas
L’Élégance Silencieuse
2023
Oil on canvas
Souk d’Épices
2024
Oil on canvas
Confidences au Fil de l’Eau
2013
Oil on canvas
Journal
Studio Notebook
Scattered notes, fragments of observation, the voice of the studio. An occasional review on painting, gesture and light.
BiographyMay 26, 2025
Abderahim El Madani: The Inner Journey through Expressive Realism
Biography and artistic practice
A biographical and artistic-practice overview of Abderahim El Madani, a Moroccan visual artist active since 1989 and a painter of expressive realism.
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Press reviewNovember 2, 20226 min read
A Painter with a Palette Rich in Palace Colours
A profile published by Aujourd’hui le Maroc
A reading of Aujourd’hui le Maroc’s profile of Abderahim El Madani, his Andalusian subjects and several dedicated works.
Virtual exhibitionMay 28, 20257 min read
Oriental Quartet: a virtual exhibition by Layan Culture
Virtual exhibition
Works by Abderahim El Madani are presented in Layan Culture’s virtual exhibition “Oriental Quartet”.
Identity & HeritageMay 29, 20256 min read
The Soul of Morocco: When the Brush Becomes Memory
Identity & Heritage
A reading of the relationship between Abderahim El Madani’s expressive realism, visual memory and Moroccan heritage.
Collections & Acquisitions
Held in Collections
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International Presentations
His work has been presented to international audiences, including in the Oriental Quartet virtual exhibition organised by Layan Culture. References here are limited to currently documented sources.
Contact
A Private Conversation
For an acquisition, private viewing, exhibition or professional collaboration.