Asilah, Morocco · Est. 1953

Med
Amine
Melehi

Painter, ceramist, and keeper of stories — a lifetime of art rooted in Moroccan earth.

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1953
Artistic Portfolio

A World of
Form & Color

Explore the captivating collection of Mohamed Amine Melehi — paintings that navigate between structure and spontaneity, and ceramics that embody a unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Paintings Overview

Paintings

Acrylic on canvas · 2010–2016

Ceramics Overview

Ceramics

Surrealistic forms · Geometric elegance

The Artist
Mohamed Amine Melehi
Biography

Born in Asilah,
Shaped by Morocco

"His work navigates between structure and spontaneity, creating a balance where imagination unfolds freely."

Born in 1953 in the picturesque coastal town of Asilah, Mohamed Amine Melehi dedicated decades to the plastic arts — teaching, creating, and exhibiting across Morocco and around the globe. He studied at the prestigious School of Arts and Architecture of Marseille, and returned home to leave a lasting mark on Moroccan cultural life.

Published Work

101 Moroccan
Folk Tales

Discover one hundred and one traditional Moroccan folk tales, lovingly collected and arranged in Asilah by Mohamed Amine Melehi. A treasure trove of coastal and Moroccan heritage, bridging generations through the art of storytelling.

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101 Contes Populaires du Maroc
Collection ·

Paintings

Through essential forms and meaningful motifs, the canvas becomes a space of symbols and dialogue — structure meeting spontaneity.

Collection ·

Ceramics

From surrealistic forms to geometric elegance, each piece embodies a unique blend of Moroccan tradition and contemporary innovation.

Mohamed Amine Melehi
Artist · Ceramist · Educator

Mohamed
Amine
Melehi

Born in 1953 in the picturesque coastal town of Asilah, Morocco. With decades of artistic practice, teaching, and international exhibitions, his work has become an enduring part of Moroccan cultural heritage.

Professional Experience

  • 1981–2013Professor of Plastic Arts, Assilah
  • 1981–1999Head of the Ceramics and Sculpture Workshop, International Cultural Moussem of Assilah
  • 1979–1981Professor of Applied Arts at Ibn Al Haitam High School, Fes

Education

  • 1973–1979Higher National Diploma in Plastic Expression (DNSEP) — School of Arts and Architecture of Marseille, France
  • 1970–1973Diploma in Applied Arts, Ceramics Section — Alkhansa High School, Casablanca

Art Exhibitions

2025
Palais des Arts de Tanger — In collaboration with "International Exhibition of Technology and Innovation", Tangier
2023
Galerie Fondation Mohamed VI — "The Magic of Geometry", Rabat
2021
Galerie IBDAE, Tangier
2016
Villa des Arts — "12 Zailachis Contemporary Modern Artists", Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque Foundation — "50 Years of Painting in Morocco", Casablanca
2014
Bab Rouah — "13 Zailachis Artists", Rabat
2004
Spanish Cultural Center, Cervantes Institute, Tangier
2002
1st International Potter's Forum, Choueifat, Lebanon
1999
Franco-Moroccan Alliance — Solo Exhibition, Rabat
1998
Collective Exhibition, Galerie Gayant Expo — "Bleus d'ailleurs" Association. Founder: Hassan Zarrou, Douai, France
1996, 1998, 2000, 2002
International Ceramics Biennial, Cairo, Egypt
1996
Galerie Aplanos, Assilah
1995, 1996
"Plastic Artists of Morocco", Palais des Congrès, Marrakech
1990
Galerie Flandria & Galerie Mechoir Al Kasbah, Tangier
1989
International Ceramics Forum, Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia
1987
Cultural Ministry Delegation — Artists of the Tangier Province, Tangier
1986
Spring Exhibition, Tétouan
1984
Spanish Cultural Center — Solo Exhibition, Fes
1981, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1991
Centre Hassan II des Rencontres Internationales — Cultural Moussems of Assilah
1975, 1976, 1977, 1979
Association Imam Assili, Assilah
1975
School of Fine Arts, Aix-en-Provence, France
1973, 1974, 1975
Palais des Congrès, Aix-en-Provence, France
1972
French Cultural Center, Kenitra
Maison des jeunes, Casablanca
American Cultural Center, Casablanca
1971
Lycée Al Khansa, Casablanca
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