Weddings (Algeria-Morocco-Tunisia)

Weddings (Algeria-Morocco-Tunisia) explores the rich cultural and social significance of wedding traditions across the Maghreb through a vibrant mix of heritage and contemporary art. Bringing together rare 19th- and 20th-century attire and adornments—many never before shown in France—the exhibition highlights the craftsmanship, symbolism and regional diversity surrounding this pivotal life event. These historical works are set in dialogue with pieces by contemporary artists from the Maghreb and its diasporas, offering fresh perspectives on ritual, identity and evolving social roles. Immersive and multisensory, the exhibition captures weddings as moments of collective joy, cultural continuity and ongoing transformation. Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, September 29 to January 31, 2027.

Top Touqida wedding ceremony headdress and wedding outfit, Rabat, 19th-20th century.
Credit: ©National Museum Foundation/Oudayas, National Museum of Jewellery, Rabat.