Territories
(A selection of cultural links)
The Mediterranean world
A wide-ranging, up-to-date cultural news website covering the Mediterranean region, with information coming directly from the countries of the southern and eastern shores of the basin.
The website of the Biennale of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean (BJCEM). An overview of past editions (Athens 2003, Sarajevo 2001, etc.) and forthcoming ones (Athens 2005), plus links to other Euro-Mediterranean websites.
La Friche la Belle de Mai: a cultural and urban project in Marseille. Export and import of contemporary creation: theatre, music, dance, visual arts, film and audiovisual, multimedia. A programme in motion, both local and global. An attractive design.
Marseille’s major museum of European and Mediterranean civilisations.
The Arabic-speaking world
A contemporary art website founded in New York to promote artistic creation, mainly in the Americas (United States, Canada), with very strong support for video and film.
Contributing to the development of musicology based on Arabic sources, with programmes and reviews of performances of Arabic and Oriental music.
The website of the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, notably its “cultural activities” page. Sections: programme of events at the IMA, exhibitions, cinema, performances, publications, journals, etc.
The Mashreq
Lebanon:
MACAM, the “Modern and Contemporary Art Museum”, a museum and art centre founded in 2012 by the industrialist, art critic, collector and patron César Nammour. Located in Alita, in the foothills of the Adonis valley (Nahr Ibrahim), a few kilometres north of Beirut, the centre – a former cement and paint factory – houses the largest private collection of sculptures and installations in Lebanon, facilities for artist residencies and a documentation centre. It also organises temporary exhibitions, as well as visits and workshops for schools.
Ashkal Alwan is an arts and cultural association founded in 1993 by the curator Christine Tohmé. It is dedicated to developing an interdisciplinary approach to art education in the Arab world. Its premises are in an industrial building in the Beirut River area. “Home Workspace” is a programme offering a range of services and educational platforms, including production and editing studios, performance spaces, auditoriums and Lebanon’s first multimedia library for contemporary art. Its programme features local, regional and international artists.
Zico House is an independent socio-cultural centre founded in the early 1990s by the cultural activist Moustapha Yamout, known as Zico. Located in the very heart of Hamra in Beirut, in a typical 1930s building, the centre provides premises for Lebanese civil-society NGOs working in social fields such as food and women’s entrepreneurship, spaces for exhibitions, theatre and performance, and accommodation and working space for local and foreign artists.
Events, articles and features on culture in Lebanon today.
AFAC (Arab Fund for Arts and Culture)
A selection of galleries in Lebanon:
- Mark Hachem - http://www.markhachem.com
- Alice Moghabghab- https://alicemogabgabgallery.com
- Janine Rubeiz - https://galeriejaninerubeiz.com
- Saleh Barakat - http://salehbarakatgallery.com
- Sfeir Semler - https://www.sfeir-semler.com
- Arneli - https://www.artsper.com/us/art-galleries/lebanon/7578/arneli-art-gallery
- Art en 56th - https://www.arton56th.com
- Marfa' - https://marfaprojects.com
- Maya Art Space - www.mayaartspace.co
Egypt:
A selection of galleries in Cairo:
- www.mashrabiagallery.com
- www.artalks.com
- www.kfafartgallery.com
- www.zamalekartgalley.com
- www.gallerymisr.art
- www.picassogalleryeg.com
- www.azad-artgallery.com
The Maghreb
Morocco:
The website of the Franco-Moroccan gallery and publishing house “Les Atlassides”, based in Marrakech. A large online gallery of Maghrebi and Arab artists, and a rich collection of contemporary Mediterranean books (poetry, illustration, writing) and exhibition catalogues…
A selection of galleries in Morocco:
Marrakech:
- www.loftartgallery.net
- www.cmgmarrakech.com
- www.lblassa.net
- www.galerie127.com
- www.le18marrakech.com
- www.dadamarrakech.com
- www.galeriecimaya28.com
Rabat:
- www.villadesarts.ma
- www.ablaababou.com
Casablanca:
- www.africarty.com
- www.latelier21.ma
- www.ilyassalamia.wixsite.com/artcompany-episode2
- www.fondationtgcc.com
Algeria:
Algeria on stage: recent and current programmes in France and Algeria, with well-stocked sections: festivals / literature / theatre / music and dance / visual arts / graphic arts / film and television / history and society.
Tunisia:
A selection of galleries in Tunisia:
Archivart is a gallery and digital platform dedicated to promoting Tunisian contemporary art. It offers physical and virtual exhibitions showcasing emerging and established artists, and plays a key role in documenting and disseminating Tunisian art, both locally and internationally.
In the heart of Tunis, Galerie A. Gorgi showcases Tunisian and international artists, with a focus on modern and contemporary art. Its varied exhibitions and cultural events make it a lively place to discover emerging and established talent.
Founded in 2011 by Ridha Souabni, Galerie Saladin is an emblematic cultural venue in the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Saïd. Its rich and varied programme ranges from exhibitions of classical painting to contemporary art, as well as literary evenings and creative workshops.
This contemporary art gallery is a genuine cultural hub, offering exhibitions, artistic performances and artist residencies. Le Violon Bleu is a place where art and innovation meet, offering visitors an immersive experience.
This contemporary art gallery is known for its commitment to Tunisian and international artists. Selma Feriani presents innovative exhibitions and collaborative projects, helping to promote Tunisian art on the world stage.
Opened in December 2015, Elbirou Art Gallery is an independent cultural platform in Sousse. It is dedicated to promoting contemporary art, alternating exhibitions of Tunisian and international artists. Having organised more than 90 exhibitions since it opened, it is a key space for artistic exchange and for supporting young talent.
Located in La Marsa, Galerie El Marsa is a space dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It shows works by Tunisian and international artists, with a varied programme including painting, sculpture and installation.
Launched in 2019 by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, B7L9 Art Station is an experimental space dedicated to contemporary art. Located in the Bahr Lazreg district, it offers an annual programme of free art and cultural events, aiming to have a positive social and economic impact on the neighbourhood.