At the head of ETHNICART, Danièle El M’RABET, born GIL and known by her artist name Danygil, embodies a strong vision and an exceptional commitment to promoting the arts and cultural diversity worldwide.
Born in 1962 in Oran (Algeria), a self-taught painter, she returned to painting in 2010 after more than thirty years of interruption and has since created over 200 original works marked by cultural openness and artistic exploration.
Danièle El M’RABET has made ETHNICART a recognized artistic platform, open at both national and international levels, bringing together painters, sculptors, digital creators, performing artists, and innovators from all backgrounds.
Distinctions and Commitments
Since 2022, she has been a Delegate of the Academy of Arts, Sciences and Letters of Paris and holds the Platinum Medal Diploma in the category
“Cultural, Social and Artistic Developer.”
These distinctions celebrate her role as an ambassador of artistic exchange and her ability to connect artists, institutions, and cultures.
A Rich and Multidisciplinary Artistic Journey
Her career began in the 1980s, spanning modeling, dance, animation, and artistic direction. She has worked in numerous institutions in Morocco, Switzerland, and France.
She teaches various dance styles, including Oriental dance, supports cultural projects, and participates in major social and humanitarian initiatives.
She has also collaborated in cinema and advertising, reinforcing her versatility.
Fashion Shows and Artistic Direction
As an event creator, she designed several fashion shows in Agadir (Morocco), combining textiles (silk, leather, etc.), movement, and staging.
From artistic direction to team coordination, she transforms each presentation into a true living scenography.
An Artistic Vision Shaped by Experience
From stage performance to teaching, from facilitation to social action, every stage of her journey now feeds her pictorial work.
Her art reflects a life dedicated to movement, transmission, and dialogue between cultures.