Amal Abdenour, Maman ne pleure pas ! je suis bien !, 1974-79, 32 x 121 cm
Amal Abdenour, Maman ne pleure pas ! je suis bien !, 1974-79, 32 x 121 cm
Paris, France
For Lilia Ben Salah, opening a gallery in Paris marks a natural evolution in her artistic journey, following more than twenty years of experience as a gallery director in Tunis and Dubai. Choosing Paris, a major hub of the international contemporary art scene, also signals the gallery’s commitment to contributing a distinct and resonant perspective within that ecosystem.
Throughout her career, Lilia Ben Salah has closely accompanied artists—both emerging and established—whose paths, like her own, have been shaped by movement between places, cultures, and identities. This nomadic experience, whether voluntary or imposed, has led to a breaking down of cultural boundaries and the forging of a transversal, multicultural approach to artistic practice, forming both the foundation and the richness of the gallery’s vision.
Through its programming, the gallery seeks to highlight free and uncompromising artistic voices that contribute to processes of cultural hybridization, an essential dynamic in contemporary societies. The gallery also serves as a space for curatorial experimentation, collaboration with institutional partners, and long-term support for the careers of its artists.
Lilia Ben Salah Gallery maintains a necessary critical distance in order to embrace the diversity of practices and perspectives of artists engaging with today’s shifting ecological, cultural, and political landscapes. This mission extends through the gallery’s participation in international art fairs and the development of off-site projects.
Extending this commitment, the gallery offers new readings of recent art history by reframing the legacy of certain historical artists from Africa and the Middle and Near East. By presenting their work beyond geographic or identity-based categories, the gallery contributes to a more expanded and inclusive artistic narrative.
The gallery builds lasting bridges between artists, audiences, and institutions, affirming its role as a space for dialogue, circulation, and resonance.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Amal Abdenour,born in 1931, Palestine
REPRESENTED ARTISTS
Amal Abdenour
Fela Kefi-Leroux
Emma Ben Aziza
Mahjoub Ben Bella
Zoulikha Bouabdellah
Amel Bennys
Marie Chamant
Inji Efflatoun
Fakhri El Ghezal
Farah Khelil
Georges Koskas
Mohamed Lekleti
Baya Mahieddine
Camille Pradon
Katayoun Rouhi
Chaïbia Talal
Malaika Temba