Verand’Art in Le Kram: A New Window Open to All Arts

A new cultural hub named Verand’Art has opened its doors in Le Kram, Tunisia, offering a space for artistic creation, exchange, and freedom. Spearheaded by Mahmoud Chalbi, a figure known for his enduring energy and passion for collective endeavors, the project is a collaboration with three close friends: Mohsen Ben Raïes, Dali Belkadhi, and Rachida Hamzaoui.

Located by the sea on the Figuiers beach in Le Kram, the venue boasts a stunning view of Boukornine mountain. Verand’Art is designed as a ground-floor space that welcomes local residents, neighbors, and visitors from all backgrounds. Its core mission is to be a vibrant center for art, dialogue, and culture, where the synergy of different disciplines and encounters sparks cultural activity.

Mahmoud Chalbi expressed his deep emotion about realizing this dream, marking a return to his childhood neighborhood. "It's a dream come true. A loop is closed with this return to my childhood neighborhood, even though, deep down, I never really left it," he stated. The space includes Chalbi's studio and that of Dali Belkadhi, filled with works in progress, archives, and personal collections, reflecting a life dedicated to art.

The venue features a welcoming patio, supported by numerous arches, which is envisioned as a unique setting for hosting friends, artists, concerts, poetry readings, debates, and other cultural events. The initiators describe themselves as "facilitators, conduits," aiming to foster connections, build bridges, and explore unconventional paths. At Verand’Art, art is seen not as an end in itself, but as a pretext for exchange, listening, and discovery. The project is already underway, with an open invitation for any meaningful initiative to find its place within its walls.