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EUROPE Foundation Carmignac, Porquerolles Island, France
Located in the idyllic Porquerolles Island; the Fondation Carmignac offers an incredible backdrop to a wide range of leading 20th century artists including; Alghiero Boetti, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter and Marlene Dumas among many others. The Foundation has two pivotal initiatives: a photojournalism award and strong commitment to exhibiting 20th century leading artists. “I created this foundation for the pleasure of sharing what I love with as many people as possible. I prefer the word ‘share’ to the word ‘transmit’. That is why I like accessible works. Art needs to speak.” Édouard Carmignac
NORTH AMERICA Museum of Contemporary Art of Toronto, Canada
MOCA’s new home in the Lower Junction neighbourhood is an impressive 55,000 square foot purpose designed space that is truly committed to supporting emerging artists. MOCA has partnered with Akin Studios to provide studio space within the museums for 20+ artists. Selected artists will be invited to work within the walls of MOCA and visitors will be invited to selected Open Studio days.
LATIN AMERICA Paracas Museum, Paracas, Peru
After the destruction of its predecessor during Peru’s 2007 earthquake, this remarkable structure was devised by the French-Peruvian architectural studio Barclay & Crousse. The architectural plan and selection of materials was inspired by pre-Columbian traditions which resulted in the ceramic-like texture of the façade and the labyrinth of galleries spaces. The permanent collection includes a wide range of archaeological artefacts from the neighbouring desert dunes.
AFRICA/ MIDDLE EAST/ UAE Zeitz MOCA, Cape Town, South Africa
From the impressive tubular base to the spectacular “cellular honeycombs” within the interior, this marvellous structure has become an emblem of Contemporary of African Art. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, this project gave a new life to a waterfront grain silo converting it into 100 galleries spreading over nine floors. The structure also includes a boutique hotel on the top floor while the permanent collection primarily includes contemporary artists from South Africa and the Diaspora.
ASIA PACIFIC Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage & The Arts, Tai Kwun, China
The literal meaning of Tai Kwun in Chinese is “Big Situation”. This name has been in place since the 1880s when this structure served as a police station, and nowadays, it was kept by the founder as remembrance of the district’s heritage. The centre includes gallery spaces for the visual, performance and theatrical arts. Tai Kwun also celebrates the heritage of Cantonese storytelling through its eight purpose-built storytelling spaces and passageways as well as its through its dedicated programming – Tai Kwun Stories.
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