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CCJM - Judaisme Marocain

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CCJM - Judaisme Marocain

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## Exhibition on Moroccan Women: Between Ethics and Aesthetics This webpage presents a comprehensive overview of a significant cultural exhibition titled "Moroccan Women: Between Ethics and Aesthetics," which ran from December 8, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The exhibition operates under the high patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, underscoring its cultural and diplomatic importance. The primary focus explores the complex relationship between beauty standards, religious traditions, and social control as they relate to women's bodies and appearance in Moroccan society across the three monotheistic religions - Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The exhibition examines how ornaments, costumes, and jewelry serve as both expressions of individual aesthetic preference and instruments of collective moral enforcement throughout women's lives. It delves into the tensions between celebration and constraint, analyzing how traditional dress codes have regulated women from pre-puberty through pregnancy and beyond, while also investigating spaces of negotiation where personal desire could emerge despite societal restrictions. The curators critically address how these same feminine bodies became objects of Western orientalist fantasy during the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting the intersection of local traditions with colonial gaze and representation. A particularly compelling aspect of the exhibition is its exploration of contemporary Morocco, where traditional customs now coexist with modern influences in complex and sometimes contradictory ways. The organizers note that modernity hasn't simply replaced tradition but has been "absorbed" with notable variations depending on locality and individual temperament, sometimes even reinforcing traditional practices. This creates what they describe as "the unexpected" - a dynamic where external influences can paradoxically strengthen traditional values rather than erode them. The exhibition appears to be particularly relevant for Belgian audiences, as it explicitly explores "the representativity of diversities in Belgian society, a true melting pot in the heart of Europe." The webpage provides downloadable resources including a detailed PDF dossier and a pedagogical guide, suggesting an educational component designed for schools, universities, or cultural institutions. This comprehensive approach positions the exhibition not merely as a display of artifacts but as a scholarly examination of how gender, religion, beauty, and power intersect across cultures and time periods.

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CCJM - Judaisme Marocain. (2025, 11 22). www.judaisme-marocain.org. http://www.judaisme-marocain.org

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Archived 2025-11-22T15:00:50.416381
Document ID #99
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