Art Cross Cultures
About
Founded in Basel in 2024. A Swiss platform for cross-cultural dialogue.
The institution
Art Cross Cultures (ACC) was founded in Basel in 2024 with a clear ambition: to establish a Swiss hub for international cultural dialogue. Drawing on Switzerland’s tradition of neutrality and exchange, ACC acts as a bridge-builder. Artistic freedom needs solid ground: we run every project with precision, reliability, and cultural sensitivity.
We believe that in a fragmented world, the creative capacity of humankind remains our strongest common ground. ACC fosters encounters that turn distance into understanding. Our projects invite participants to experience culture as a living field, a place where local roots and global perspectives intersect.
Leadership
Born from a shared vision to extend Switzerland’s artistic lens to the world, ACC evolved quickly from initiative to structured platform. In 2025, the board expanded to reinforce long-term stability and strategy.
President
Jusef Selman
Writer and cultural organizer. Initiated ACC in 2024.
Operations
Shawn Theobald
Long-time collaborator and co-initiator.
Finance & Strategy
Dino Del-Prete
Joined the board in 2025.
Looking ahead
From our base in Basel, we are steadily growing our network of international partners. Our goal is to become a leading institution for cross-cultural arts in Switzerland — recognized for the quality of our encounters and the depth of our dialogue.
2024Founded · Basel, Switzerland
2026 – 2027Light on Paper · China
2028Stitches and Stories · Gulf Region
2029Lines in Wood · Japan
2030Resonance · Peru