About Us v2

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. We balance artistic freedom with administrative precision, ensuring that every project is executed with professional rigor and cultural sensitivity.

Our Vision

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 & History

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.

2024

Founded · Basel, Switzerland

2026 – 2027

Light on Paper · China

2028

Stitches and Stories · Gulf Region

2029

Lines in Wood · Japan

2030

Resonance · Peru