Who are we

Emily Sarsam

Feedback & Mediation

Emily Sarsam is an artist, researcher, and cultural programer based between Tunis and Vienna, working with mediums such as composition, voice, fiction & poetry, performance, and publishing. Her work mainly revolves around commoning practices in rural and agricultural contexts, as well as the impacts of colonialism and extractivism on food, farming and local cosmologies.

She also researches and facilitates embodied learning environments and methods for art mediation in the form of workshops, creative learning programs, and residencies. She is a co-founder of Broudou, a research collective and publication dedicated to the future of food in Tunisia, and part of Mouhit where she offers support in programing and artist mentoring. She is a candidate of the PhD in Practice program at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

Kenza Zouari

programming support

Kenza Zouari With over 6 years of experience in the creative and cultural sector, Kenza Zouari is a passionate curator working with digital art communities that challenge the status quo and celebrate diversity and innovation.

Kenza has curated numerous shows both online and offline in Tunisia and London. She has worked with galleries such as Hafez Gallery (Riyadh, KSA) and Unit (London, UK), attempting to develop new narratives and create interesting connections within the global art community.

Nour Amrani

Residency Manager

Nour Amrani is a cultural producer and project manager based in Tunis, dedicated to supporting independent artists in developing and realizing their projects. She is the co-founder of Tunis to This, an arts and cultural production studio that works with a variety of projects from contemporary arts to film.

As a space manager at Mouhit, she coordinates residencies and public programs, ensuring the smooth operation of the space. She manages the activities, facilitates collaborations and provides support to residents throughout their stay.

Salma Kossentini

Artist Relations

Salma Kossentini is an independent curator and cultural producer. Her work explores archives, identity, and space as a plural form.
She has curated solo and group exhibitions, hosted and mentored artists in residencies, in Tunisia and abroad with an emphasis on practice-based experiences. Currently a member of Archive Ensemble, she collaborates with practitioners and storytellers across Berlin, Dakar, and Milan.

As a board member of Mouhit, she provides mentoring, creative feedback and fosters connections between established and early-career artists, creating opportunities for discussion and collaboration.              

Shayan Javan

Residency Director

Shayan Javan Is the founder of Mouhit space in Tunis, a sound artist working professionally in the digital rights field. He runs the day to day of Mouhit. Have big dreams. 

AFAC

Training and Regional Events 2022 - 2024