The Mémoire des Temps exhibition was organized by Alex Med jointly with the French Cultural Center of Alexandria and the Belgian Embassy at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Conference Center from 1 October to 31 October 2004.

The Belgian artist Jocelyne Mottoulle was invited to come and work in Alexandria with the Alexandrian painter Jihan Soliman, in order to produce a joint exhibition of their impressions of the city. Living in Alexandria gave Mottoulle a different perspective from that of the passing tourist. Both artists were affected by the historical dimensions of place and time. That, together with the dialogue between the two women, resulted in a unique exhibition in which they attempted to blend past and present and push the limits of space and time not just on canvas but also on the human level.

This exhibition is part of Alex Med’s ongoing mission to foster dialogue and encourage diversity through a range of activities and projects.