Massinissa Askeur

Massinissa Askeur (born January 4, 1987) is an Algerian artist and fashion designer with Berber origins. He is a 2023 recipient of the Golden Lion award for visual arts.

Artistic career
Askeur's works are inspired by Mediterranean culture and traditions showing the past and the present. He also maintains a link with Berber origins, using symbolic art in his work.

He collaborated with Gianni Tolentino in Milan Fashion Week. Tolentino incorporated the paintings of artist Askeur into his dresses.

Awards and recognition
In 2017, Askeur created his collection of Napoleon watches, which received recognition from the Consulate of Algeria in Milan.

He was elected as the Joan Miró style heir at the University of Paul Valery during the last Cannes Film Festival, and Mondadori included him in the yearbook of contemporary art, "Artisti 22," naming Askeur among the 500 Most Influential Contemporary Artists in the world. His work was also exhibited at the Venice Biennale and the Carrousel du Louvre.