Labat is a poet, calligrapher, artist, and refugee from Western Sahara who lives in the Smara refugee camp near Tindouf, Algeria. He is the founder of Motif Art Studio — a small space dedicated to artistic experimentation and practice.
Labat received a Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) in 2021. He used his award to develop a Seed Bank Project in the Smara camp. The project helps family gardens to collect, preserve, and exchange seeds.
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