| About ACAF |
Alexandria Contemporary Arts Forum (ACAF) is an independent non-commercial organization whose primary function is to operate an alternative venue for the presentation and research of contemporary visual culture and art practices in Alexandria , Egypt. ACAF was established in December 2005, and although new and working with modest resources is widely recognized as a unique project in Alexandria.
The forum is an artist-led initiative dedicated to exhibiting high quality contemporary art by international and Egyptian artists while maintaining a communicative approach towards its local audience and surrounding community.
Located in a spacious (350 sq meters) partially run down flat near Alexandria’s city centre, ACAF is a dynamic organization that works at the grassroots level to cultivate a better and wider awareness of art in relation to all aspects of contemporary life and culture.
Additionally, ACAF designs and develops special projects and workshops that target the artistic development of individuals at the beginning of their careers while presenting opportunities for direct contact and interaction between established international and Egyptian artists and young local art practitioners. Presentations, discussions, screenings and live performances are occasionally hosted or organized by ACAF and are all admission free events. The space also houses a small up-to-date visual arts library for the benefit of the local arts community.
Image: installation by Jan Robert, ACAF, 2006
