"Asǝṭṭa unfolds as a membrane, or second skin, exploring the transmission of traditional craftsmanship and shared memory through a fully immersive installation."
"The pavilion is a porous, liminal space that enables the circulation of ancestral narratives while posing a broader question: how might we compose together across a plurality of languages and techniques?"
"Threshold, or âatba, is the in-between. More than a cosmological concept, the threshold is how people organize their lives and sustain their practices."
"This space mediates between interior and exterior, sacred and profane, private and public, reflecting the complexities of Moroccan cultural identity."
The Kingdom of Morocco's pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale showcases Amina Agueznay's installation, Asǝṭṭa, which emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and shared memory. The installation is described as a 'membrane' that facilitates the circulation of ancestral narratives. It engages with the Biennale's theme, In Minor Keys, and highlights practices that shape collective life. The concept of the threshold, or âatba, serves as a central theme, representing the mediation between various spaces and experiences in Moroccan culture.
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