Elisabeth Bauchet-Bouhlal

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In this episode, Meryem Sebti sits down with Elisabeth Bauchet-Bouhlal to talk about a unique art collection she built over the years and that lives at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort, which her family owns and she has historically managed.Far from a mere luxury hotel decor or a calculated market investment, this collection represents a life deeply lived with Moroccan art. Elisabeth shares intimate stories of her family's long-standing patronage, from her father's early monthly stipends designed to give young artists the freedom to create, to her own lifelong relationships with key modern masters of the School of Casablanca, such as Farid Belkahia and Mohamed Melehi.She also discusses the philosophy behind the newly opened 'Jnane Elisabeth' space, where works from different eras and styles dialog freely, serving as a vital museum-like experience for local and international visitors alike. Together, they trace a journey that bridges personal memory and the historical evolution of Morocco's rich contemporary art scene.

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