Badr Messikh

Born on August 8, 1957
Lives and works in Skikda

Badreddine Messikh is a versatile painter who works in both painting and graphic design. His artistic work is a delicate fusion of the traditional and the modern, where he strives to create unique and captivating pieces. His unique and innovative style harmoniously blends abstraction and realism. His works often reflect on nature, humanity, and society, using vibrant colors and bold forms. His distinctive and varied vision ranges from figurative and imaginative landscapes to realistic scenes and creative illustrations.
Each piece he creates is the result of deep reflection and an intense passion for art. He enjoys experimenting with colors, textures, and shapes to bring his ideas and inspirations to life. His goal is to evoke emotion and admiration in those who contemplate his works, transporting them to a unique and enchanting world.
"I am passionate about exploring different techniques and mediums to express my artistic vision." My work is often colorful, vibrant, and imbued with poetry. I like to blend realism and fantasy to create works that inspire wonder and reflection in those who contemplate them. My goal is to touch hearts and minds through the beauty of art ”.

1975 - Agricultural Institute for Rural Development, Skikda. Algeria.
1976 - Member of the National Union of Visual Arts (UNAP-Algeria)
1979 - School of Fine Arts, Tours (France)
1983 - Design Drafter (National Cork and Wood Company) Algeria.
1986 - Art Restoration and Conservation Internship, Paris (France)
1986 - Project for the restoration and cleaning of artworks (paintings and sculptures) in the city of Skikda, Algeria.
1987 - Creation, development, and enhancement of the Skikda Museum (Ahcene Chebli Cultural Center), Algeria.
2005 - Creation of ceramic frescoes for the city of Skikda, Algeria.

MAIN GROUP EXHIBITIONS

1977 - Skikda City Hall
1977 - Aissa Idir Cultural Center, Skikda, Algeria
1978 - Skikda Municipal Theater, Algeria
1983 - Souk-Ahras International Festival of Visual Arts (Algeria)
1987 - Achène Chebli Cultural Center, Skikda, Algeria
1988 - Essalem Hotel, Skikda, Algeria
2011 - Djurdjura Exhibition of Visual Arts, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
2011 - Tlemcen, Algeria, Capital of Islamic Culture
2012 - Tizi Ouzou Cultural Center, Algeria
2012 - El Oued Wilaya Cultural Center, Algeria
2012 - Palace of Culture and Arts, Skikda, Algeria
2012 - Mostaganem Cultural Center, Algeria
2012 - National Exhibition of Visual Arts, Skikda, Algeria
2013 – National Exhibition of Visual Arts (Rainbow), Laghouat, Algeria
2014 - National Sculpture Exhibition (Malek Chebel Palace of Culture, Skikda), Algeria
2015 - National Art and Poetry Exhibition, Skikda Palace of Culture, Algeria
2016 - Painters of Eastern Algeria (Constantine), Algeria
2018 - National Exhibition of Visual Arts "December in the Colors of Skikda" (Skikda Palace of Culture, Algeria)
2024 - National Exhibition of Visual Arts, Skikda (Malek Chebel Palace of Culture), Algeria

MAIN INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS

1980 – Galerie 31 Tours (France)
1990 – Galerie Patricia M. Paris,...