Civic Centers of Barcelona City Council
Pioneering project that weaves art and new technologies with the empowerment of Arab woman as protagonists in 6 Civic Centers of Barcelona City Council. For three months, Houda Bakkali created a crossroads between 6 civic centers using virtual art, immersive exhibitions, audiovisual, multimedia content and workshops as the link. MORE
Madrid-Barajas International Airport
Houda Bakkali developed the first ever solo immersive exhibitions using physical art, augmented reality, immersive pieces, virtual platforms and the female figure as the protagonist in two international Spanish airports. These solo exhibitions were held at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport and Málaga-Costa del Sol International Airport. MORE
Málaga-Costa del Sol International Airport
Houda Bakkali developed the first ever solo immersive exhibitions using physical art, augmented reality, immersive pieces, virtual platforms and the female figure as the protagonist in two international Spanish airports. These solo exhibitions were held at Madrid-Barajas International Airport and Málaga-Costa del Sol International Airport.. MORE
International Book Day
Bakkali has signed the first ever global educational & digital project based on the most universal literary work: Don Quijote de la Mancha. The project is based on immersive art, Web3, audiovisual & multimedia content and different masterclass on art and tech. Her work was presented during International Book Day, 2023 & 2024 in Madrid. MORE
Paradores Nacionales
Houda Bakkali has exhibited twice in solo shows at Paradores. These exhibitions focus on digital art with the female figure as the main subject. She has also given presentations at the Paradores of Cangas de Onís and Soria on the potential of art and new technologies as communicative, informative, and entertaining tools. MORE
Reial Cercle Artístic of Barcelona
On March 25, 2024 the legendary Reial Cercle Artístic of Barcelona hosted the presentation of the newest artwork by Houda Bakkali, that was the first ever exhibition that interweaves mixed technique canvases with augmented reality and the figure of the woman as the protagonist in this iconic space that has more than 140 years of tradition and artistic legacy .MORE
The new artistic movements and trends that are digitally based or complemented by the use of digital tools and technologies open up new discussions on sustainability and social responsibility, debates on the need to generate opportunities and create artistic contexts that grow around more accessible… MORE
Per me l’arte digitale ha un’essenza molto particolare. Ogni giorno c’è qualcosa di nuovo. È un dinamismo sfacciato, irriverente, imprevedibile che mi invita a creare con ambizione. L’arte digitale ci obbliga a sapere di cosa stiamo parlando. Crea opportunità e globalizza l’accesso universale all’arte e alla creazione di nuove conoscenze. Ci obbliga a mettere in pratica la teoria. Del saper fare le cose. Ci mette costantemente davanti allo specchio e mette alla prova il nostro talento. Si tratta di un vantaggio competitivo continuo che si riflette sulla nostra creatività. MORE
Digital artist Houda Bakkali is among the first artists in the world to be selected for an NFT drop by the prestigious TIME magazine, with a digital piece inspired by Monaco and Sanremo. In September 2021, TIME, the first weekly magazine in the United States and a publication with over a century of history, invited Bakkali to participate in its inaugural Web3 artist initiative.
As part of this pioneer project, Bakkali showcased her work at Dreamverse, the world’s first digital art and Web3 technology exhibition, held in New York City in November 2021. MORE
Houda Bakkali has extensive experience in editorial design. Since 2009, she has developed editorial projects for both print media and interactive, multimedia publications across various industries, particularly in the cultural, medical, educational, and tourism sectors.
Some of the covers she has signed include augmented reality versions and are enhanced with interactive and audiovisual elements, making the combination of creativity and new technologies a powerful tool for informing, creating impact, and fostering engagement. MORE
Houda Bakkali has exhibited her work and the power of digital art and new technologies as tools for communication and entertainment three times at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Her art and creative concept has also been featured in iconic venues such as Pointe Croisette in Cannes, the Biarritz Casino, and the Biarritz Congress Palace, where she personally presented her art to the city’s mayor. Additionally, Bakkali developed an immersive, multimedia, and virtual exhibition for the renowned Alliance Française, which has been presented in various countries around the world. MORE
In 2020, Houda Bakkali unveiled a canvas enhanced with augmented reality at the iconic city of Sanremo, Italy. Her groundbreaking work, blending traditional art with immersive media as a means of communication, and entertainment, was also showcased at the iconic Casino di Sanremo. Bakkali’s art received an official welcome at the Palazzo Bellevue from the city’s mayor, the president of the commune, and the councilor for culture. Additionally, one of her pieces was exhibited at Sanremo’s renowned Museum of Flowers, highlighting her contribution to the city’s vibrant cultural landscape. MORE
Houda Bakkali exhibited the first canvas with augmented reality during the first contemporary art salon held after the covid lockdown (08/2020). The event was celebrated at the iconic Monte Carlo Circus space. Her colorful piece titled “Life is Beautiful, a unique mixed media piece that exemplified the power of digital art as both an informative and engaging tool. A distinctive concept that enriches traditional art, transforming it into a perfect medium that goes beyond artistic expression, one that Houda Bakkali has showcased on numerous occasions at various private events in the Principality of Monaco. MORE