Founded in 2005 in Gammarth under the name Kanvas Art Gallery, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery has evolved from a local beacon of creativity into a pioneering institution within the North African art landscape.
Over nearly two decades, the gallery has played a pivotal role in shaping Tunisia’s cultural identity, providing a vital platform that nurtures the trajectory of emerging talents while celebrating the mastery of established voices. Driven by an avant-garde vision, the gallery fosters bold artistic expression and critical engagement, constantly encouraging new perspectives that challenge aesthetic and social conventions.
More than a traditional exhibition venue, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery operates as a laboratory for artistic dialogue and experimentation. It embraces a wide and eclectic spectrum of practices—ranging from painting and sculpture to street art and conceptual installations. By championing underrepresented forms and innovative approaches, the gallery pushes the boundaries of what contemporary art can be, nurturing creativity that is deeply socially engaged, provocative, and thought-provoking.
Committed to fostering deep cultural exchange, the gallery actively serves as an ambassador for Tunisian art on the global stage. Through regular participation in prestigious international art fairs and festivals, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery amplifies the diversity of local voices, reinforcing cross-cultural dialogue and bridging artistic communities between Tunisia and the world.
Over nearly two decades, the gallery has played a pivotal role in shaping Tunisia’s cultural identity, providing a vital platform that nurtures the trajectory of emerging talents while celebrating the mastery of established voices. Driven by an avant-garde vision, the gallery fosters bold artistic expression and critical engagement, constantly encouraging new perspectives that challenge aesthetic and social conventions.
More than a traditional exhibition venue, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery operates as a laboratory for artistic dialogue and experimentation. It embraces a wide and eclectic spectrum of practices—ranging from painting and sculpture to street art and conceptual installations. By championing underrepresented forms and innovative approaches, the gallery pushes the boundaries of what contemporary art can be, nurturing creativity that is deeply socially engaged, provocative, and thought-provoking.
Committed to fostering deep cultural exchange, the gallery actively serves as an ambassador for Tunisian art on the global stage. Through regular participation in prestigious international art fairs and festivals, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery amplifies the diversity of local voices, reinforcing cross-cultural dialogue and bridging artistic communities between Tunisia and the world.
Following a significant chapter in Sousse in 2019, the gallery found its permanent home in 2022 within the Phosphor Creative District in Bhar Lazreg, La Marsa. This strategic move placed the gallery at the heart of a vibrant artistic hub situated in a neighborhood with a strong industrial identity.
This current flagship venue is far more than a gallery; it is a collaborative ecosystem that brings together visual artists, designers, and applied arts practitioners. Here, the raw industrial aesthetic provides a striking backdrop for contemporary creation. By organizing two major cultural editions per year, the Phosphor Creative District aims to democratize art, breaking down the barriers between institutions and the public. These events engage local residents directly, offering them access to contemporary artistic expressions and transforming the district into a living, breathing cultural space.
Through these dynamic initiatives, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery continues to play a pioneering role in Tunisia’s cultural landscape, infusing new creative energy into the region and redefining the relationship between art, community, and the urban environment.
This current flagship venue is far more than a gallery; it is a collaborative ecosystem that brings together visual artists, designers, and applied arts practitioners. Here, the raw industrial aesthetic provides a striking backdrop for contemporary creation. By organizing two major cultural editions per year, the Phosphor Creative District aims to democratize art, breaking down the barriers between institutions and the public. These events engage local residents directly, offering them access to contemporary artistic expressions and transforming the district into a living, breathing cultural space.
Through these dynamic initiatives, Yosr Ben Ammar Gallery continues to play a pioneering role in Tunisia’s cultural landscape, infusing new creative energy into the region and redefining the relationship between art, community, and the urban environment.
