By Pouria Jahanshad

Reflecting on the politics of cultural exchange, this essay explores how contemporary art institutions shape representations of non-Western artists and cultures. Through a critical examination of agency, identity, and power, Pouria Jahanshad considers the possibilities and limitations of cross-cultural dialogue within global art networks.

By Mario A. Caro

Positioning art residencies as spaces of cultural diplomacy, this essay explores how mobility and exchange foster intercultural understanding beyond traditional institutional frameworks. Drawing on the evolution of international residency networks, Mario A. Caro reflects on the role of artists, organizers, and communities in shaping meaningful cultural relationships across borders.

By Alessio Antoniolli

Learning by exchange positions artist residencies as spaces where process, dialogue, and experimentation generate value beyond market metrics. Drawing on long-term experience with the Triangle Network, this essay examines how collective learning and cross-cultural exchange support artistic development within an international context.

By Tooraj Khamenehzadeh

Artist mobility in the Middle East is rarely about free movement — it is shaped by borders, sanctions, and political suspicion. Yet within these constraints lie new possibilities: South–South exchanges that build solidarity, reclaim dialogue, and reimagine cultural collaboration across the MENASA region.