Abstract In the last two decades, collaborative art praxes, sometimes categorised as participatory art, have become a staple of the global contemporary artworld. Some might consider them the trending modus operandi in artistic practices today. This kind of production prompts artists to step outside of normative studio situations to create socially engaged projects connected to audiences typically beyond the microcosm of art. Curator and scholar Salwa Mikdadi points out that these kinds of works are a hallmark of art in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). She writes about their potential: ‘In the case of the Arab world, they undoubtedly serve to bring young people together under the banner of art, in the process giving young artists a renewed sense of purpose.’ This article discusses the significance of experimental institutions in the MENA in initiating, producing, espousing, and promoting participatory or collaborative art projects. It highlights three arts centres in the region – Cairo, Sharjah and Amman.

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摘要 在过去的二十年里，协作艺术实践，有时被归类为参与式艺术，已成为全球当代艺术界的主要内容。有些人可能认为它们是当今艺术实践中的流行手法。这种制作促使艺术家走出规范的工作室环境，创建与观众相关的社会参与项目，通常超出艺术的缩影。策展人兼学者萨尔瓦·米克达迪指出，这类作品是中东和北非（MENA）艺术的标志。她写道他们的潜力：“就阿拉伯世界而言，他们无疑有助于在艺术的旗帜下将年轻人聚集在一起，在此过程中赋予年轻艺术家一种新的使命感。' 本文讨论了中东和北非地区的实验机构在发起、生产、支持和促进参与性或合作性艺术项目方面的重要性。它突出了该地区的三个艺术中心——开罗、沙迦和安曼。