Convinced that art and culture are essential pillars to a country’s development, Hasnaine Yavarhoussen created the Yavarhoussen Fund back in 2019 with the goal of exposing and supporting the richness and diversity of Malagasy cultural and creative identity and to develop its visibility both in Madagascar and globally.
In 2019, the Yavarhoussen Fund was the principal sponsor of the first national pavilion of Madagascar at the Venice Biennale , represented by artist Joël Andrianomearisoa.
In 2020, the Fund inaugurated “Hakanto Contemporary” located in Antananarivo, the first multi-purpose contemporary art space in Madagascar – an ambitious non-profit platform dedicated to train and showcase contemporary Malagasy artists. With the ambition to support young Malagasy artists and creators to build the future, the Fund also contributes to the increased documentation of Malagasy art history and Malagasy culture by providing support for academic research and publication. Furthermore, the Yavarhoussen Fund also supports initiatives aimed at developing access to art and culture in Madagascar in all genres (visual arts, music, cinema, etc.).
Portrait
A malagasy businessman,
CEO of Groupe Filatex
— “The effervescence of the Malagasy artistic scene needs to be supported in order to create, produce and make itself known in Madagascar and internationally. The Fonds Yavarhoussen also aims to support the historical documentation of Madagascar's artistic heritage and to support the visibility of Malagasy art and culture locally and globally.”
President and Founder
Since Hasnaine Yavarhoussen was appointed CEO of Groupe Filatex in 2011, he has led a change agenda to inspire a culture shift within the organization and grow the business internationally. He has injected new energy into a family-owned business – not only diversifying into real estate, free zones, energy, and hospitality sectors – but, leveraging his business acumen and vision for innovation, has transformed the Group’s energy subsidiary into the largest IPP producer in Madagascar.
Hasnaine’s global mindset, strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and contagious enthusiasm, is the driving force behind the company’s successful expansion into mainland Africa.
Hasnaine has also overseen Groupe Filatex’s various CSR activities, which has involved the implementation of 32 philanthropic programs in Madagascar. Furthermore, he founded The Yavarhoussen Fund in 2019, a fund dedicated to supporting Malagasy arts and culture, which began with the participation of Madagascar at the Venice Art Biennale in 2019 for the first time ever.
Since 2018, Hasnaine was regularly selected for the ‘Choiseul 100 Africa’ ranking, a publication which recognizes some of the most successful African leaders under the age of 40. Hasnaine has been Board member of South Africa’s Zeitz Mocca museum for several years. He’s now member of the London Tate Modern’s African Art Acquisitions Committee
Book
The first four years of Hakanto Contemporary in 156 pages.
To mark the first 4 years of Hakanto Contemporary's existence, the art centre is publishing a retrospective catalogue of the 6 exhibitions presented during this period. Launched in February 2020 by Hasnaine Yavarhoussen and Joël Andrianomearisoa, Hakanto Contemporary is dedicated to artists from the local contemporary scene, as well as those from elsewhere who wish to engage in a dialogue with the territory. This trilingual catalogue (French, Malagasy, English) offers a glimpse (and an opportunity to read) into the artistic journey of this unique venue, through the exceptional works shown in exhibitions over the last 4 years.
Available also at Hakanto Contemporary, Antananarivo
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Promoting Malagasy craft excellence
Fonds Yavarhoussen Malagasy ambassador for the "Homo Faber" guide
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The Fonds Yavarhoussen has signed a partnership agreement with the Michelangelo Foundation, which publishes the online guide "Homo Faber" with the aim of promoting excellence in the field of metalwork and supporting talented craftspeople around the world. Today, this guide brings together nearly 2,600 artisans in almost 40 countries. Thanks to this partnership, Madagascar will be one of the first African countries to join this prestigious guide, which aims to support the Homo Faber guide's roll-out in Madagascar.
The Fonds Yavarhoussen is responsible for pre-selecting the artisans, workshops and factories that match the ambitions of excellence, creativity and the preservation and transmission of know-how, and then submitting them to the Foundation's teams, who will validate the candidates. Candidates wishing to join the guide are invited to
to contact the Fonds Yavarhoussen teams.
To contact the Fonds Yavarhoussen :
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