Azoulay represents king in opening of Jews and art exhibit in new york

Royal advisor, Andre Azoulay, arrived will represent King Mohammed VI in the dedication ceremony of an exhibition on the multicultural art and traditions of Morocco and the history of Jewish life in Morocco for 2000 years.

More than 180 objects will be on display in "Morocco: Jews and Art in a Muslim Land" exhibition, held under the aegis of King Mohammed VI. The exhibition will go on view September 24 at the Jewish Museum in New York.

The objects include Orientalist paintings by European artists such as Eugene Delacroix and Alfred Dehudeno, jewelry and ceremonial objects of silver and gold, textiles and costumes and 19th and 20th century photographs.

On the occasion of the exhibition, which runs through Feb. 11, 2001, a special catalog, "Morocco: Jews and Art in a Muslim Land," by Vivian Mann, has been produced. The 192-page book includes 200 illustrations with 120 in color highlighting Moroccan life, traditions and rich culture.