Dalloul Art Foundation

The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) is a Lebanon-based arts institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing modern and contemporary Arab art. Established in 2017 by Dr Basel Dalloul, the foundation’s roots trace back to his late parents, Dr Ramzi Dalloul and Saeda al-Husseini, who started collecting art in the early 1970s. They purchased art they loved, created by artists with whom they had formed personal connections over the years. Viewing artists as “the keepers of truth and archivists of history”, they acquired a collection of nearly pieces, showcasing the diversity of modern and contemporary Arab art. The collection was initiated as “a labour of love”, which Basel has the honour of continuing. Through public programmes, exhibitions, online publications, archiving and research, the Dalloul Art Foundation aims to introduce modern and contemporary Arab art to local, regional and international audiences. The Dalloul Art Foundation has extended the accessibility of its collection and resources to regional and international audiences with the launch of dafbeirut.org. The foundation opens its doors to researchers and doctoral students, offering access to its extensive resources, collection management system, and internal research facilities to support their academic studies.