Curriculum Vitae
Arctic Circle, 2015
Hommage to the Sámi: I acknowledge the Sámi people as the Traditional Custodians and knowledge-holders of the Sápmi lands on which I lived, learned and created artwork. I pay my respect to Elders past, present and future.
Lives and works in Helsinki, Finland
EDUCATION
2013 / PhD Fine Art, Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, Australia
2003 / Post-diplôme, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France
2002 / MFA-DNSAP, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris
2001 / Honours Program, Digital Media, Exchange Student, School of Art, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
1999 / MPhil Visual Arts Cum laude, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne, France
1997 / MA Visual Arts Summa cum laude, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne
1995 / BA Visual Arts, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne
1991 / Baccalauréat Lettres Modernes, Lycée Moulay Abdallah, Casablanca, Morocco
Minor in Music and Sound Art
2000-02 / Sound Art — Acoustics — Field Recording (Base Son) studied with Daniel Dehay and Alain Michon, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Graduation project in Max MSP
/ Classical Violin studied with Anne Florent-Cailleret, Conservatoire Intercommunal de Gentilly, France
1999 / Introduction to Algorithmic Music — studied at Frank Brown’s studio, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne. Explored algorithmic composition with the Biniou machine, co-developed by Barbaud and Brown.
1995-99 / Experimental Aesthetics — studied with Gérard Pelé, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne, Institut d’Esthétique – Centre de Recherche sur l’Image
1998-01 / Arabic Violin — Microtonal Theory (“Quarter-Tone” and Maqam variations) studied with Sameh Catalan, Paris
1995 / Musical Aesthetics (04313) studied with Costin Miereanu, Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne
1989-91 / Classical Violin, studied with Ahmed Habibi, Conservatoire de Musique de Casablanca, Morocco
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 / Interdisciplinary Artist
2020-23 / Art Director, at Bidonville Studio, Helsinki
2015-20 / Art Director & Co-Founder, at Magnetic North Studio, Helsinki
2015-18 / Co-Founder, at Mad Possum, Helsinki
2009-13 / Doctoral Researcher, at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane
2007 / Art Director, at Eatdrink Magazine, Brisbane
2006-07 / Graphic Designer, at Clemenger BBDO, McCann, Plum, Big Fish, Adcorp, Perceptions, Vinten Browning
2005-06 / Art Director/Photographer, at Mine Magazine, Perth, Australia
2004-05 / Art Director/Photographer, at Homes & Living Magazine, Perth
2004 / Multimedia Designer, at ITP, Perth
2003 / Graphic Designer, at 20 Minutes, Paris, France
2002 / Assistant Location Manager, at Perla Film, Le Compagnon de Route movie, France
1993-00 / Photographer, at Galerie Édouard Manet, Gennevilliers, France
1996 / Photographer/Script Supervisor, at FICAV, L’Homme d’une Note movie, Gennevilliers
TEACHING
2022-23 / Art Teacher, at HRSK Lycée Franco-Finlandais, Helsinki, Finland
2013 / Sessional Art Theory Lecturer, at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
2011 / Graphic Design Lecturer, at Qantm College, Brisbane
2006-10 / Graphic Design Lecturer, at Martin College, Brisbane
1999-04 / Educational Facilitator, at Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, Le Bourget, Paris, France
1998-01 / Computer Graphics Tutor, at Université de Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 / Booked ‘24 Continued, curated by Hannele Nyman, Tommi Musteri, and John Gayer, at Itä Taidekeskus, Lappeenranta, Finland
/ Salarakas Fest, curated by Mimi McPartlan, at Kalleria, Helsinki
/ Booked ‘24 - Artists Book Exhibition, curated by Hannele Nyman, Tommi Musteri, and John Gayer, at MUU Contemporary Art Centre, Helsinki
/ Pasila Pop-Up, curated by Alexandra Kollerová, at Helsinki Urban Art, Helsinki
2023 / HIAA Fest, curated by Alexandra Kollerová and Emma Clear, at Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki
/ On the Texture of Feelings, curated by Dare to Care collective, at Myymälä2, Helsinki
2015 / GOMA Q, curated by Peter McKay, at Galley of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia
2009 / Peel Island, curated by Pat Hoffie, at POP Gallery, QCA, Brisbane
/ Art Auction, at White Box, QCA, Brisbane
2008 / Growing Up — 150 years of Brisbane, at the Museum of Brisbane
/ Unrepresented, curated by Pia Robinson, Artworkers, at Brisbane Convention Centre
2004 / Urbanismes, curated by Jacky Chriqui, at Galerie Droite, Ensba, Paris, France
2003 / Down Under, curated by Aurélie Vanden Born at Glaz’Art, Paris
/ Paris Beaux-Arts, curated by Pierre Coinde, at The Centre of Attention, London, UK
/ Chirurgie géopolitique, curated by Jacky Chriqui, at Le Vaisseau Fantôme, Paris
/ Mapping the Database, curated by Karen O'Rourke, at the Université de Paris 1, Paris
2000 / Polymediums, curated by Jacky Chriqui, at Galerie Gauche, Ensba, Paris
/ Faraga, at La Maison des Arts de Créteil, France
1998 / Human Rights World Day, at Cinéma Images d’Ailleurs, Paris
1997 / Magnum Technikart Moi & Ma Création, at SAGA FIAC, Espace Eiffel Branly, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris,
l’Aéronef de Lille, Lille, Théâtre Barbey, Bordeaux, Galerie Chez Pichon, Nantes, Café Julien, Marseille
1996 / Atelier Photo, curated by Philippe Oudard, at Galerie Édouard-Manet, Gennevilliers, France
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025 / Upcoming, Thousand Island, curated by Ramiro Camelo and Veera Kuusisto, at Myymälä2, Helsinki
2024 / The Spectrum of Visibility, curated by Alexandra Kollerová, at Globe Art Point Window, Helsinki
2016 / Before the Drone, at Mad Possum, Helsinki
2014 / The Gums, curated by Bob Hayward, at Au Cirque, Brisbane
2013 / Cold Logic, curated by Debra Porch, at Webb Gallery, QCA, Brisbane
/ Quartz, curated by Bob Hayward, at Hayward Gallery, Brisbane
2009 / Prolegomena, curated by Debra Porch, at White Box Gallery, QCA, Brisbane
2002 / Global Position, curated by Jacky Chriqui at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris
PUBLICATIONS & MENTIONS
2024 / Louanjli M., Ohletas, Short story, in Rebellion/Kapina, JA Creative Writing Anthology, Helsinki
2023 / Louanjli M., The Constitution of Happyland, in Salarakas #40 Residency/Takeover, Helsinki
/ Dare to Care Collective, On The Texture of Feelings, Exhibition Catalogue, Myymälä2, Helsinki
2018 / Louanjli M., The Santa Chase, in Bento Issue 06, Bento Box Design Studio, Perth, December 21
2016 / Gazana C., Glitch Art, São Paulo State University, UNESP
2015 / Saines C., Moe Louanjli, in GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art. Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
/ Fairley G., GOMA Q, in Visual Arts Hub Australia
/ Queensland Art Gallery takes a snapshot of contemporary Queensland, www.artdaily.org, July 13
/ Hayward, R., Moe Louanjli in Snapshot, Hayward Fine Art
2013 / Louanjli M., Quartz, Exhibition catalogue, Hayward Gallery, Brisbane
/ Louanjli M., Aesthetics of Dysfunction, Griffith University, Brisbane
2011 / Digital Photography 2, in QCA Creative Short Courses, Griffith University
2010 / Darkroom Techniques for Black and White Film, in QCA Creative Short Courses, Griffith University
/ Lightroom for Photographers, in QCA Creative Short Courses, Griffith University
2009 / Hoffie P., Resurrection on the Shorelines, in Junctures #12, Dunedin
/ Hoffie P., Moe Louanjli in The Peel Island Artist Residencies, Griffith University
/ Clark S., Project peels off island layers, in The Courier Mail, Brisbane, April 4-5
2005 / Louanjli M., Masquerade, in Homes & Living Renovations, Perth
/ Louanjli M., Penthouse, in Homes & Living Yearbook, Perth
/ Louanjli M., Splash Out, in Homes & Living Gardens, Perth
2003 / Borgeaud O., Isabelle de Turckheim, Paris Beaux-Arts, in Made in Paris, London, May-June
2001 / Art and science link Paris and Perth, in Curtin University Newsbytes, May 9
2000 / Louanjli M., Sans Titre, in Journal de l’Ensba #65, Paris, May
1997 / Nouvel J., Photography National Winner Moi & Ma Création, in Technikart #22, Paris, September 1
/ Attention Talent, in Le Monde, Libération, Paris, June 7, 9
RESIDENCIES
2024 / Microtonal Music Studios, Helsinki, Finland
2023 / Salarakas #40 Residency/Takeover, Helsinki
2008 / Peel Island Lazaret Residency, Queensland, Australia
GRANTS
2010 / Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), Commonwealth Government Australia
2001 / Gerald Frank Brown Grant, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Western Australia
/ Collin-Lefranc Grant, Ministère de la Culture, France
1997 / National Winner, Moi & Ma Création, Concours Magnum Technikart, France
1996 / Ouvrez l’Art Grant, Ministère de la Culture, France
1992 / Foreign Study Grant, Department of Higher Education, Morocco
COMMISSIONS
2015 / Rainbow Warrior, GOMA Q, Gallery Of Modern Art, Queensland, Australia
2013 / Quartz, Hayward Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2008 / Bulimba Creek, WSP, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Brisbane
2005 / Penthouse, Homes & Living Magazine, Perth, Australia