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 and collaborations for these expatriate artists.
Through residencies, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and public discussions, Tashattot supports artists in continuing their practices and connecting with local and international scenes.
Tashattot is a work in progress 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 reviews, critiques, evaluations or any opinions related to its mechanisms.
Contact us:
contact@tashattot.com
Here and
There!
KASK, Ghent
March 9th 2023Tashattot Collective in collaboration with KASK Cinema will be hosting a film night ‘Here and There’ curated by Yara Al Chehayed with films from Arabic-speaking artists residing in Europe and North America. Based on the theme Tashattot (Arabic for dispersion), the films address the intersection between migration, identity and belonging, of living here but longing for there. The films talk about memories, roots, cities and families in an attempt to draw a sense of home.
Film
screenings
Seated Roots
Cindy Chehab
Lebanon/Cyprus • Duration 15 mins
Sugar Cage
Zeina Qahwaji
Syria/Belgium • Duration 60 minsSandjak / Houbout
Chantal Partamian
Lebanon/Canada • Duration 9:30/2:25Avant d’oublier Héliopolis
Valentin Noujaim
Egypt/France
• Duration 22 minsThis project is made possible with the generous support of the Flemish government, KIOSK, the City of Ghent and KASK.
