THE COLLECTIVE
Tashattot (Arabic for dispersion) is an art collective based in Belgium dedicated to supporting visual artists, musicians, film makers and cultural practitioners at large, originally from the SWANA region and currently “dispersed” in Europe. The collective aims at creating opportunities, collaborations, commissions and securing funding for these expatriate artists.
The word tashattot and its English equivalents scattering/dispersion, define the collective in both the literal sense of the word (pertaining to the description of the individuals scattered around the world, far from their homelands), as well as its metaphorical sense which relates to the scattering and dispersion of ideas and ways of thinking, as the word in Arabic is oftentimes used to describe the wandering of the thoughts (tashattot al afkar or scattered thoughts).
Tashattot is a work in progress and a newly launched collective with a fluid and evolving set of actions. It currently is and will always remain open to new ideas and experiences; continuously building on lessons learned and with practice. The collective strongly believes in the efficiency of open discussions, as the only way to grow and better address SWANA expat artists needs and aspirations, it therefore remains open to revi
Contact us:
tashatttot@gmail.com
21.09.2025
Globe Aroma
Event starts at 11am
Ends around 4pm
Get your tickets here
Globe Aroma
Event starts at 11am
Ends around 4pm
Get your tickets here
Chickpea Workshop and Lunch with Kinan Mansour
Tashattot invites Kinan Mansour to lead a cooking workshop, part of FAME Festival.
What defines Bilad Al Sham is the complexity of its heritage and its diversity. Dishes that are similar or even identical cross borders, shared from one country to another yet prepared with unique touches. These shared culinary traditions can serve as the foundation for this workshop.
This session will focus on chickpeas — a cornerstone of Levantine cuisine — celebrated for their versatility and ability to transform entirely depending on how they are prepared. From hummus to falafel, stews to salads, chickpeas carry stories, migrations, and memories in every bite.
In this intimate workshop, a group will gather to cook together and reflect on the chosen ingredient and the dishes it inspires. Through the act of cooking and sharing food, we’ll explore the journeys, cultural uses, and rich narratives carried by chickpeas — an ingredient that has shaped our collective palate and continues to connect communities across generations and geographies.
KINAN MANSOUR
Hi, my name is Kinan. I’m a Syrian art director / graphic designer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Cooking is my passion and spreading my beautiful culture through the culinary art is one of my goals in life. I initiated underground dining in Beirut where I served a set menu every other weekend. Upon moving to Copenhagen I did personal chef experiences where I cooked for people and their invitees in their homes. I’ve been doing a lot of food pop-up concepts in various forms such as a communal table, street food at a club, open buffets, food workshops, taking over a bar for a weekend among other ideas.
