Askhal Alwan – The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts

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Askhal Alwan – The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts

Askhal Alwan

Ms. Christine Tohme

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ASHKAL ALWAN is a non-profit arts organization based in Beirut, Lebanon. Its aim is to initiate and promote critical artistic practice; to document and build an archive of contemporary intellectual and creative endeavours within social, political and cultural contexts. Since its launch in 1994, its activities include a wide range of projects, from exhibitions, videos, performances, and publications, to creating spaces for reflection, dialogue and exchange. In 2004, ASHKAL ALWAN celebrates its tenth anniversary. More than ever, the association's commitment to publishing, documentation and archive development is in demand. There is a dire need across the Middle East and North Africa for the grounding of ideas and practices in critical reflection, cultural discourse and theory, thus enabling a clear understanding of cultural practice within contemporary social and political frameworks. Ashkal Alwan continues to support the production of contemporary art projects in Lebanon and across the region. It does so by creating regional networks between cultural and artistic practitioners, enabling the formation of partnerships and collaborations. In addition, it delivers workshops and forums to create opportunities for critical reflection and engagement between the diverse actors in the world of cultural production, criticism, academia and theory.

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E-Mail	info@ashkalalwan.org
Phone	(961) 1 360 251
Fax	(961) 1 360 251
Street	Ain Mreisseh; Phoenicia St.; Saab Bldg. number 5; 6th Floor; Apt. 12B
City	Beirut


Country	Lebanon
Contact Person	Ms. Christine Tohme

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