Projects

The Foundation is an organization dedicated to the promotion of art and culture in Morocco. It is committed to developing innovative projects that aim to stimulate intercultural dialogue, support creativity and foster the socio-cultural development of the country. The main objectives include cultural artistic laboratories and the promotion of contemporary art, through residencies, exhibitions, and mentorship programs. The Foundation is committed to offering artistic programs for young people and adults, promoting cultural and artistic awareness and facilitating cultural and artistic exchanges between Morocco and the rest of the world, creating bridges of understanding and collaboration.

The Foundation will award prizes to emerging young artists, collaborate on the publication of monographic and collective catalogues, and provide access to its archive and private art collection. The Foundation mounir fatmi aspires to become a cornerstone of the cultural and artistic landscape in Morocco, contributing to a more inclusive, creative and culturally aware society. By supporting innovation and excellence, the Foundation aims to leave a lasting impact on the cultural development of the country. Through its various projects and initiatives, the Foundation seeks to harness the transformative power of art to drive social change and human development.

01 Casabarata Artlab Project

The Foundation will strive to organize artistic laboratory programs and cultural events to encourage awareness of contemporary art and encourage active participation in the artistic scene. With a strong connection to the local community in Morocco, the Foundation will collaborate with cultural and social institutions to offer events accessible to a diverse audience. These initiatives are designed to democratize contemporary art, making it accessible to everyone and inspiring the next generation of artists and art enthusiasts.

02 Publications

The Foundation will support emerging Moroccan artists by funding innovative research and projects. Additionally, the foundation will facilitate the publication and dissemination of their works, both in print and digital formats, in collaboration with publishers in Morocco. This initiative will enable artists to share their work with a broader audience and enhance their visibility on the contemporary art scene.

03 Collection

For over twenty years, mounir fatmi has built a collection of contemporary art featuring iconic figures such as Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Beuys, and Andres Serrano. This collection also encompasses forms of primitive and folk art, reflecting a remarkable diversity of artistic expression. The Foundation is committed to continuing this tradition by acquiring works from emerging artists in Morocco. These acquisitions aim to enrich and diversify the collection while providing a crucial platform for visibility to young local talents. Concurrently, the foundation plans to make this collection accessible to the public through various exhibitions organized in museums and foundations across Morocco.

Casabarata, Tangier, 2011-2017 ©mounirfatmi

100 mètres à vol d'oiseau, Published on the occasion of the exhibition at appartement 22, SFpublishing, 2023, ©mounir fatmi

Malick Sidibé, Dancer le twist, 1965, Wolf Vostell, Le Cri, 1990 ©Foundation mounir fatmi

”Nothing is immediately obvious with mounir fatmi’s art; everything takes time to sink in, emerging after a delay as something else entirely. This is because it withholds information before releasing it at the last minute, if at all.”

- Nagesh Ashitha, A Modern Matter, 2013