The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts, Ashkal Alwan is a non-profit organization based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Ashkal Alwan’s platforms include the Home Works Forum on Cultural Practices, curated projects in Lebanon and abroad, the publication of literary works and artists’ books, residency programs, art production grants, and a monthly newsletter. Ashkal Alwan has also supported the documentation of an unprecedented archival record of contemporary intellectual and creative endeavors, available through its public research archive. Through these initiatives and others, the association has established itself as a reference within the cultural landscape of the region and beyond.