M'hammed Kilito
Born in 1981 in Morocco
Lives and works in Morocco
M'hammed Kilito is a visual artist and a National Geographic Explorer residing in Rabat. He is a contributing photographer to The VII Foundation.
His artistic journey revolves around exploring the intricate connections and bonds that individuals and groups form with their environments - be it places of residence, memories, or transit points. M'hammed's work is dedicated to capturing narratives that provide insight into this profound connection, delving into subjects like cultural identity, labor sociology, and the impacts of climate change.
M'hammed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Montreal and a Master’s in Political Science from Ottawa University. His photography has earned awards and grants from prestigious institutions, including World Press Photo Foundation, National Geographic Society, Magnum Foundation, and Prince Claus Fund, among others. His work has been featured in international media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Magazine, The British Journal of Photography, and Vogue Italia, and has been exhibited around the world.
He is a co-founder of KOZ, a collective he established with three other Moroccan visual artists to work on stories through in-depth, long-term projects.