Amina Agueznay

Opens Saturday, May 9

For its national pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Kingdom of Morocco presents Asǝṭṭa, a monumental installation by Amina Agueznay. Designed specifically for the Arsenale’s Artiglierie and curated by Meriem Berrada, Asǝṭṭa explores the transmission of traditional craftsmanship and shared memory. The work centres on the symbolism of thresholds, echoing the theme of this edition, In Minor Keys, chosen by Koyo Kouoh.

For over twenty years, Amina Agueznay has been developing an approach deeply rooted in Moroccan vernacular knowledge and practices. Trained as an architect, she conceives her works as spaces to be inhabited, where scale, rhythm, and materiality adjust to the specific site of installation.

This journey culminates in Asǝṭṭa, more than an installation, it is a collective heartbeat. It weaves together the mastery of artisans from across the country.

Every weft, braid, and stitch in Asǝṭṭa carries a narrative, as well as silences. They are a continuous exploration of how art can connect territory, body, memory, and landscape.

Commissioner: Mohammed Benyaacoub

Curator: Meriem Berrada