Born in Essaouira, Mustapha Asmah is part of the tradition of "singular artists" from his city—self-taught creators whose work emerges from the collective memory, the mystical atmosphere, and the cultural mix of Essaouira. His work draws from an imagination that blends Arab, Berber, and African influences, expressed through stylized forms, human or animal figures, vibrant colors, and intuitive energy. Mustapha Asmah is among the artists highlighted since the early days of the Damgaard Gallery. Founded in 1988 in Essaouira by the Danish Frédéric Damgaard, the gallery was pioneering—the first in the city—in promoting local naïve, popular, and spontaneous art. Located opposite the clock, at the gates of the medina, the Damgaard Gallery has provided a stable and respectful exhibition space for Essaouiran artists, allowing their works to reach both a national and international audience. Thanks to this gallery, many painters and sculptors from modest backgrounds—farmers, fishermen, artisans—have had their work recognized and disseminated beyond traditional circuits. Mustapha Asmah, as an artist supported by this institution, is thus part of a strong cultural heritage, that of a mythical and inspiring city, which has become a center of art and creative freedom. Owning a work by Asmah means not only acquiring a vibrant painting—filled with the raw emotion, memory, and imagination of Essaouira—but also a fragment of the history of Essaouiran art, made accessible through the Damgaard Gallery. This provenance adds historical and cultural value to the work, particularly appreciated by collectors of naïve art, raw art, or Moroccan contemporary art. Recommended products Provided by Art Brut Drawing Pen Essaouira Mustapha Asmah Mu Expressionist Morocco Naïve See the product Art Brut Drawing Pen Essaouira Mustapha Asmah Mu Expressionist Naïve Morocco See the product painting Art Brut Cardboard 2024 Mustapha Asmah Mu Essaouira Expressionist Morocco See the product Beautiful Large Drawing Art Brut Circus Elephant 1980 Expressionist Expressionism See the product painting Art Brut Cardboard Mustapha Asmah Mu Essaouira Expressionist Morocco Naïve See the product Very Beautiful Drawing Pencil Art Brut Outsider 1960 Naïve Animals Geometric 1960 See the product Beautiful Drawing 1950 Watercolor Painting Village Art Brut Naïve To Identify Ancient See the product Type: Oil Country of origin: France Genre: Raw art, Outsider art Features: Signed Theme: Portrait, Self-portrait