: Morocco
Born : 1992 in Had Soualem.
Born in 1992 in Had Soualem, a small village in the Casablanca region, and raised in a family of artists, Idriss Darif has quickly emerged as one of the rising stars of contemporary Moroccan art. From a young age, he demonstrated a striking artistic maturity, painting with the confidence and sensitivity of seasoned masters — despite having no formal academic training. His spontaneous approach, combined with measured brushwork and a refined sense of texture, reveals both precocious talent and a strong artistic identity.
À seulement 20 ans, il organise sa première exposition qui lui vaut les éloges de critiques d’art, le désignant alors comme l’un des jeunes espoirs les plus prometteurs du Maroc.
Il participe ensuite à une grande manifestation artistique à Rabat réunissant plus de 200 œuvres arabes, où il remporte le premier prix — une reconnaissance déterminante qui confirme sa trajectoire ascendante.
Since 2016, Idriss Darif has continued to exhibit regularly, asserting his artistic voice with increasing confidence. The authenticity of his gesture, the expressive strength of his compositions, and the maturity of his vision make him one of the contemporary Moroccan artists to watch closely.