Jaou Tunis, the contemporary art biennial launched by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation, embodies a vision of a future in which art and culture become forces for transformation and connection. Held every two years in Tunis, the biennial stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and its commitment to exploring the most pressing social and civic issues through artistic creation.

A true platform for dialogue among local, regional, and international artists, Jaou Tunis encourages the exchange of ideas and practices through exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gatherings, thereby affirming Tunis’s status as a global hub of cultural excellence.

Driven by an emancipatory and inclusive vision, the biennial draws inspiration from both the societies of the Global Majority and progressive movements in the Global North, in order to challenge dominant paradigms and imagine creative and equitable alternatives.

More than just an artistic event, Jaou Tunis aims to be a transformative force that reinvents our relationship with the world. By amplifying the social impact of the arts, it promotes inclusive development, creative resilience, and a future founded on freedom, justice, and solidarity.

In this way, art becomes a tool for debate, a lever for emancipation, and a vehicle for convergence and transformation.