Gulbenkian & Thanks for Nothing Residency – Creation and Social Commitment
2025 Resident: Lizette Chirrime
Residency Dates: April 28th to June 28th, 2025
Gulbenkian & Thanks for Nothing Residency – Creation and Social Commitment
2025 Resident: Lizette Chirrime
Residency Dates: April 28th to June 28th, 2025
2025 Resident: Lizette Chirrime
Residency Dates: April 28th to June 28th, 2025
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Thanks for Nothing are delighted to announce that Lizette Chirrime has been selected as the 2025 resident for the Gulbenkian & Thanks for Nothing Residency – Creation and Social Commitment, which will take place in Paris from April 28th to June 28th, 2025.
This residency, dedicated to Lusophone artists from the African continent, celebrates artistic practices that address social and environmental issues. It also aims to foster social inclusion through co-creation workshops.
A Unique Project of Creation and Solidarity
Guided by the shared values of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and Thanks for Nothing, and supported by Poush and the Kadist Foundation, this residency offers a framework for artistic exploration at the intersection of creation and social commitment.
Social Inclusion Through Art and Co-Creation
The residency includes a solidarity program that will enable community groups and schools to participate in an artistic co-creation process. Lizette Chirrime, known for her committed and eco-conscious artistic practice, will collaborate with these participants to create a collective artwork.
This creation will be showcased during a presentation at a prestigious Parisian cultural institution.
During the residency, Lizette Chirrime will receive:
- Financial support,
- Furnished housing provided by the Kadist Foundation,
- A studio at Poush, a renowned space for its dynamic artistic community and professional networks,
- Tailored guidance, including meetings with art professionals such as gallery owners, curators, and journalists.
Selection Committee
The 2025 resident was chosen by a panel of art and cultural experts, including:
- Fanny Berriau: Head of Events, Petits Frères des Pauvres.
- KADIST:
Sandra Terdjman: Co-Founder
Marie Martraire: Collection Director
Anna Ezequel: Program Manager
- Alicia Knock: Curator for Contemporary Creation, Centre Pompidou.
- Yvannoé Krüger: Director, Poush
- Miguel Magalhães: Director of the French Delegation, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
- Marisol Rodriguez: Curatorial Director of Mariane Ibrahim Galleries (Paris, Chicago, Mexico).
- Thanks for Nothing:
Marine Van Schoonbeek, Co-Founder and General Director
Gaëlle Porte, Projects Director, Thanks for Nothing
Hélène de Montalembert, Programming and Production Coordinator
- Euridice Zaituna Kala: Artist
An Internationally Connected Program
This project aligns with the ongoing commitments of the Gulbenkian Foundation and Thanks for Nothing to artistic excellence and social responsibility. With the support of Poush and the Kadist Foundation, it aims to enhance the international visibility of African Lusophone artists and promote a sustainable and inclusive vision of contemporary art.
