Since 2010, the Tiroche DeLeon and Africa First Residencies have invited emerging artists to develop their practice through research, exploration, and cross-cultural exchange. Whether hosted in Israel or in collaboration with other international residencies, artists are introduced to the local art scenes, visit museums and galleries, and share their work in open studio sessions with curators, collectors, and gallerists.
While the program originated in Israel, it has since expanded to include collaborations with institutions, art fairs, and galleries in Europe and Africa. These partnerships provide artists with meaningful learning, space for creation, and exhibitions that introduce their work to new audiences.
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Africa 1:1 Lab - Residency
Subtitle 15 Mar - 18 May 2023 Co-produced by Africa First and AKKA Projects, the Africa 1:1 LAB was a unique artist residency project that set up an incubative milieu for 5 young African artists to experience... Read more -
Simphiwe Mbunyuza Residency in South Africa
1 Jun - 1 Sep 2022 There is something about Simphiwe’s work that strikes you when you behold it. It can’t quite be placed. The works transport your mind in different directions, but his language and... Read more -
Mongezi Ncaphayi (South Africa), Nov-Dec 2019
1 Nov - 1 Dec 2019 It was a pleasure to host the artist and inaugural winner of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair Africa First Award, Mongezi Ncaphayi (b. 1983, South Africa) in Tel Aviv... Read more -
Mario Macilau and Terrence Musekiwa residency in 2016
1 - 10 Apr 2019 Tel Aviv is a city characterized by the overt juxtaposition of old and new, high and low. When touring the streets of the city, it is impossible not to notice... Read more