Lamia Bousnina Gallery’s inaugural exhibition, « Carthagisme » curated by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, marks the gallery’s debut as a unique parallel project inspired by the legacy of Musk & Amber. The gallery is dedicated exclusively to collectible design and contemporary art. 

For the  exhibition, we have created with a collective of female embroiders from the coastal city of Mahdia in Tunisia, an ambitious large former tapestry entitled « Hannon and the Mediterranean Mirage » (200 x 283 cm), crafted from embroidered wool, raffia, silk, cotton, linen, and vintage life jacket fibers. 

This tapestry intricately narrates the exploration, tragedy, and societal reflection inherent in the journeys of the Carthaginian explorer Hannon from the 6th century BCE. Renowned for his voyages from Carthage to Mount Cameroon, Hannon’s encounters with nature and local customs are vividly portrayed against a backdrop evoking classic art and cultural symbolism. 

The tapestry captures scenes of migration and resilience, drawing a poignant parallel to the contemporary odyssey of Tunisian influencer Sabee al Saidi, and reflecting on Tunisia’s historical affluence and modern challenges within the broader context of today’s complex societal and political landscapes.

« Hannon and the Mediterranean Mirage » (200 x 283 cm), crafted from embroidered wool, raffia, silk, cotton, linen, and vintage life jacket fibers, ( 2024 ).