{"id":555738,"date":"2026-07-23T13:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555738\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:11:17","slug":"east-african-billionaire-hassanein-hiridjee-plans-to-close-paris-gallery-to-focus-on-local-african-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555738\/","title":{"rendered":"East African Billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee plans to close Paris gallery to focus on local African talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        The closure marks the end of a five-year operational presence in the French capital. Moving forward, the foundation will direct all its artistic initiatives through its 2,200 square metre headquarters located in Antananarivo, Madagascar.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        The Paris venue, situated in the historic Marais district, originally opened in September 2020 through a partnership with the Cite internationale des arts.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        The location served as an international hub, offering dedicated residency and exhibition space for creative professionals from Madagascar and the broader Indian Ocean region.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        By closing the European location, the organization aims to centralize its operational resources, funding, and mentorship programs within its primary African facilities.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;<br \/>\n                                                &#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n        Operations in the African island&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n                                                &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;\n                                        <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Established in 2017 and officially recognized as a public utility in the island of Madagascar in 2018, Fondation H provides fully funded programs for emerging and practicing visual artists.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        These initiatives include the Prix Paritana, specialized art training courses, and creative workshops for children.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        The founder of Fondation H, Hassanein Hiridjee, in a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billionaires.africa\/2026\/07\/21\/malagasy-billionaire-hassanein-hiridjees-fondation-h-to-close-paris-art-space-in-september\/\" id=\"e99123a0-5cce-442a-890f-849a70bdea05\" data-link-role-code=\"open_new_tab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> statement cited by Billionaires.Africa<\/a>, stated that he wanted the venue to &#8220;bring the French and international public closer to contemporary African creation and to build new bridges and opportunities.&#8221;&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>                &#13;<br \/>\n                &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n                    <img width=\"790\" height=\"790\" alt=\"Galerie d'art C\u00e9cile Fakhoury, Abidjan\" title=\"Galerie d'art 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&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n        Strengthening creative talents  &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n                                                &#13;<br \/>\n                                            &#13;\n                                        <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        The foundation&#8217;s solar-powered headquarters in Antananarivo features extensive exhibition halls, an art library, creative studios, a permanent collection, and a caf\u00e9.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        By shifting all future programming exclusively to Madagascar, the organization seeks to address the historical scarcity of dedicated art spaces and formal training opportunities across the Indian Ocean region.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        With the new arrangement, the billionaire ensures that all future residencies, grants, and international curatorial collaborations will be anchored 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