Modus Vivendi – Chakib Zidi – Top Model Interview

How did the pandemic disturb your life and have you managed to find balance?

The pandemic have affected the whole world. As artist, it affected me a lot financially, I missed my audience and I missed sharing valuable moment with them. Mentally was very tiring and difficult moment for me to survive as an artist.

Arts in schools and arts in our life. Do we need it? What it can do for us as people and as a society?

Art helps us emotionally, financially, psychologically, and even helps to shape individual and collective personality.

Originality and Authenticity we all say it’s important but hard to be; do you self-assess and keep it real?

I believe that nowadays it is very important to be real and to keep your authenticity. Authenticity inspires loyalty and engagement. People are drawn to those who exude self-confidence, passion and trustworthiness. When you’re being your whole self in life, you’ll boast a level of gravitas that will inspire everyone   to follow your lead.

There’s a lot of talk for inclusion and diversity everywhere what do you think needs to be done in your country?

Today, it is very important to talk about diversity and inclusion. From a cultural, sociopolitical aspects. It is important to create a safe environment for everyone, an enjoyable and inclusive places that we feel like we can go to and being respected and safe.

Do you believe in Utopia – what do you do to leave this world a better place?

Utopia isn’t just idealistic fantasy – it inspires people to change the world. Imagine a world without greed, hunger, thirst, violence, but with subtle pains that make our happy moments even more valuable and precious. I imagine a feeling of love and welcoming no matter who we are or where we go. I imagine a world where numbers, race, don’t define us, and where everyone is free to roam without holding a mask (or several) in front of his or her face. I imagine a world where sicknesses are cured by love and the desire to live.

Model: Chakib Zidi @chakib_zidi