Some works naturally find their way into a collection.
These pieces caught my eye, stayed with me, and ultimately proved impossible to leave behind.
They are not by artists I represent, but personal finds, selected intuitively for their character, atmosphere, or the emotion they evoke.
Some are by artists whose identity is known, whilst others remain anonymous.
What connects them is not a name or an affiliation, but the impression they made on me: something in each of them made me stop, look twice, and realize that I had to take it with me.
This is an evolving selection of discoveries made along the way, each claiming its place because it deserves to be seen.
Vibrant composition depicting 3 female figures in richly decorated traditional dress, set against an atmospheric turquoise and blue background. The elaborate garments, sweeping brushstrokes and vivid colours create a lively sense of movement and celebration, characteristic of the artist’s spontaneous and expressive visual language. Paint on paperboard. By Mokhtar Ghailan, born in Ksar El Kebir. Ghailan’s artistic journey began in the late 1960s, and he has worked as a professional painter in Tangier since 1970. His practice has moved freely between painting, street art and public artistic expression, resulting in a direct, instinctive and unconventional approach. He is particularly known for his energetic use of colour and strong sense of movement. Signed lower right, dated 2026. Dimensions: 21 x 29 cm
Paint on canvas by Mustapha Amiri, Tangier. Signed lower right. Dimensions: H 25 W 22 cm
Paint on paperboard by Mustapha Amiri, Tangier. Unsigned. Dimensions: H 20 W 14 cm
Paint on a substantial, cork-like curved substrate, where expressive layers of blue and white are punctuated by a vivid red accent. Its gently bowed form lends the work a subtle sculptural presence. By Imrani El Haddadi, Asilah. Signed on the sides, "Imrani" on the right and "El Haddadi" on the left. Dimensions: H 49 W 25 cm
Evocative study of Asilah’s historic ramparts, rendered in luminous shades of blue and white. The artist reduces the fortified architecture to a striking geometric composition, suspended between landscape and abstraction. Paint on canvas, mounted on cardboard with visible staples, preserved as part of the artist’s original presentation. By Mustapha Gourmaj, born 1956, Ksar El Kebir, Larache. (Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles, 1977–78.) Signed lower left, dated 05/26. Dimensions: H 30 x W 16 cm
Expressive interpretation of traditional Moroccan architecture, centred on a monumental, stylised arch set against an intense blue ground. The artist distils the architectural form to its essential geometry, using vigorous white brushstrokes to evoke light, texture and the character of the Mediterranean cityscape. Paint on wood. By Mustapha Gourmaj, born 1956, Ksar El Kebir, Larache. (Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles, 1977–78.) Signed lower left, dated 19/05/2026. Dimensions: H 29 x W 9 cm
“The other day, I was strolling through Tangier’s marvellous medina when I came across a small, dimly lit gallery I had never been to before. Intrigued by the works scattered around the gallery, I wandered in. Among them, one rather unusual painting caught my eye. I stood there for a while, taking in the colours, the palette, the vibrancy. Then I started looking for a signature. None. So, what do you do? Perhaps this is a work of art that isn’t one. But who is to say? Not me, at least… I don’t know who the artist is. Does that affect my appreciation? Not at all. Do I regret not knowing more about it? Probably. But I found it compelling enough to take home. Painted on a wooden panel, the piece is far from perfect: the corners are damaged, but somehow, that is part of its charm. Imperfection can be beautiful too. To me, no frame is needed. Yet this little find certainly deserves a beautiful setting. And sometimes, that is quite enough. You simply know when something belongs on your wall.” - Gilles Devos. Dimensions: H 42 x W 30 cm