The late Moroccan photographer Leila Alaoui, killed in a terrorist attack in Ouagadougou last year, will be recognized with the « Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres «, announced the French Minister of Culture Ms Audrey Azoulay on lately in Paris.
Mr Pierre Bergé the co-founder of Yves Saint Laurent Couture House, has been chosen to give the prestigious award to Leila Alaoui’s mother, Ms Christine Alaoui, on Friday 21 april, during a ceremonial in Morocco.
The French minister paid tribute to the young photographer "who witnessed the diversity and depth of cultures around the world". Adding, « she photographed with strength and respect ".
The French minister also hailed the Leila Alaoui Foundation established in March 2016 to ensure Leila Alaoui's works.