Artist in Residence Exchange Programme

AIR ©Lostgens' Contemporary Art Space KL | BASIS e.V. Frankfurt

The Artist-In-Residence exchange program or AIR aims at supporting and encouraging contemporary visual arts, as well as promoting international exchange between Frankfurt and Kuala Lumpur.
It offers young Malaysian artists the chance to gain experience, enhance their practice, and build networks.
This programme is only open for Malaysian artists and prioritises those who are practicing arts in the country.

About the programme

The application platform will open once a year for submissions. Emerging visual artists from both countries can apply for the scholarships by submitting a cover letter, application form, and project proposal.

A panel of juries in each city will shortlist the applicants. This shortlist will be sent to the final juries in the host countries, who will choose the scholarship winner. The jury’s decision is final. In Malaysia, only shortlisted applicants will be notified. The winner will be announced on the institute’s social media and website.

The residency lasts three months in the host city. The recipient will receive €1,000 per month for living expenses. The host organization will provide return flight tickets, three months of accommodation, a working studio, curatorial support, and help connecting with the local artist network. The recipient can also present a project at the end of the residency, with financial support provided.

Artists in Residence 2024

August – October 2024

Line Lyhne

Line Lyhne, a Danish visual artist based in Frankfurt, has also taken the opportunity to travel extensively to many states in both Peninsular and East Malaysia. She visited various spaces and engaged with local artists during her travels.

Line Lyhne shared her journey and experiences in an artist talk held at Lostgens’ on 12 October 2024.

Artist Line Lyhne © Line Lyhne © Line Lyhne

October – December 2024

Jerome Kugan

Despite this residency being his first international experience, Jerome Kugan's time there ended with a well-received artist sharing session and a final exhibition that showcased his diverse artistic talents.

The exhibition will also travel to Malaysia, where it will be showcased from 13 June to 6 July 2025.

Past years' artists in residence

About BASIS Frankfurt

The association "Basis" was founded to create inexpensive studio space for young artists. The Frankfurt project has long become more than a place for the production of contemporary art.