FAAR | For Artists and Residents is a platform for artistic exchange and community engagement, rooted in the vibrant neighborhood of Borgerhout, Antwerp. Spread across two buildings, FAAR supports emerging and established artists through affordable, sustainably built studio ateliers, constructed using reusable and second-hand materials, fostering a community of artists, by artists.
At its core, FAAR is committed to facilitating dialogue and collaboration between visiting artists in residence and the local community. We believe in the power of artistic practice as a tool for connection, reflection, and social engagement.
In addition to our studios, FAAR offers an active program of exhibitions, open studios, events, and workshops that invite residents and artists to share ideas, experiences, and creative processes. Our exhibition space acts as a testing ground for new work and experimentation, prioritizing artistic research and exchange over commercial representation.
FAAR is not a gallery, nor does it represent artists commercially. Rather, it is a growing, adaptive platform that seeks to cultivate a critical, generous, and inclusive environment where artistic practices can develop in conversation with place and people. National and international artists, cultural workers, and curious neighbors alike are always welcome.
History:
Between 2021 and today, over 20 events have been organized by various parties, with many more planned.
A selection:
- FAAR opening exhibition, FAAR, October 2021
- Project 4D, FAAR, December 2021
- Students of St-Lucas, February 2022
- The Coming, Philippe Vandenbroeck, May 2022
- Bavo Servaes and Chris Hoeben, July 2022
- FABRIK TOUR, Fabrik + Overlast, September 2022
- Ravager of Time, Davide Zulli + others, September 2022
- About Space, Onderstroom + Cameltown, October 2022
- FAAR & Beyond, September 2023
External Projects
FAAR also organized projects outside its own walls:-
Larey G’s Living Room, Coppejans Gallery, Antwerp, September 2022
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Zoekstadion, Havenhuis Antwerp, June 2022
- Panta Rhei - Geukens & De Vil, Antwerp, July 2024