Milan: Princess Lalla Hasna inaugurates expo dedicated to Morocco

Morocco's Princess Lalla Hasna inaugurated, Monday evening in Milan an exposition of the renowned American photograph, Albert Watson, dedicated to Morocco.

The expo dubbed "Frozen," to be opened to the public next October 10, ranged from portraits to exotic shots from Watson's award-winning book, Maroc.

International figures attended the inauguration of the retrospective that showcased photos of the daily life in Morocco and various sceneries of the country.

Andre Azoulay, advisor of king Mohammed VI, told a press conference, the expo is a testimony of one the most eminent photographers in the world about a country that has always been a reflection of peace and hospitality in an international environment increasingly marked by violence.

Azoulay and the American artist said this event is an expression of a country's will to advance in the economic, political and cultural levels.

Watson, born in 1942 worked for several magazines including Rolling Stone, Time and Newsweek. His book on Morocco won an award from the American Institute of Graphic Art in 1998.