HIBAPRESS – Ahmed El Mosaad
In a new step that opens a different page in his professional journey, artist Abdelkader Belbachir is entering the political arena through the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), as part of its electoral list in the province of Taourirt. This experience holds more than one significance, given the artistic and cultural path the man has accumulated over the years.
Abdelkader Belbachir is considered one of the active names in the artistic and cultural scene, having accumulated experience in the fields of visual arts, sculpture, calligraphy, design, and cultural work. He has also participated in numerous artistic events and exhibitions inside and outside Morocco, in addition to his contribution to organizing and framing cultural and artistic initiatives with local and international reach.
His name has also been associated with initiatives aimed at making art an open space for children and youth, encouraging talent, and connecting creativity with daily life and the aesthetics of public space, which has given him a special presence among a wide segment of followers and those interested in cultural affairs.
Belbachir's entry into the political field, according to this path, does not represent a break from art, but rather an extension of an idea he considers fundamental to his experience: that creativity and responsibility towards society should not remain separate from citizen issues and public affairs.
The presence of an artistic and cultural figure with such a background in the political scene carries an additional message to various segments of citizens, especially youth, intellectuals, and creative professionals, indicating that participation in managing public affairs can be an open field for competencies coming from outside the traditional political sphere.
From a political perspective, the choice of Abdelkader Belbachir comes within a trend through which the Authenticity and Modernity Party seeks to attract new competencies and faces, and to open the field to different professional and societal experiences, which can give the political scene a new breath and rebuild bridges of trust with segments of citizens.
Attracting competencies is not just about adding new names to electoral lists; it can also be a bet on renewing political discourse, expanding the base of participation, and integrating professional, cultural, and social experiences that have a tangible presence within society.
Abdelkader Belbachir, due to his artistic presence and direct communication with citizens, enjoys a different image from the traditional politician. This image can give this experience a new dimension, especially if he succeeds in transferring the values of sincerity, proximity, creativity, and responsibility that characterized his artistic career to the field of public work.
While the transition of an artist to politics sparks a natural debate about the boundaries of the relationship between art and politics, it seems that Belbachir has chosen to undertake the experience from a conviction that the artist is not isolated from his society and that his role does not end at the borders of the canvas or the stage, but can extend to contributing to public discourse, evaluating policies, and participating in decision-making.
