AFAA Director Jean Digne Outlines New Cultural Export Strategy
Jean Digne, director of the Association Française d'Action Artistique (AFAA) since 1990, and Gérard Guyot, head of its Visual Arts and Heritage department, present the organization's new orientations. In an interview with Hervé Legros, they discuss AFAA's exact role in promoting French thought abroad while opening France to external cultural proposals, its policy of supporting artistic creation, and the necessity of private funding. The article also provides supplementary information on similar organizations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and England.
Key facts
- Jean Digne has been director of AFAA since 1990.
- Gérard Guyot is in charge of the Visual Arts and Heritage department.
- AFAA defends French thought abroad and opens France to external cultural proposals.
- The interview was conducted by Hervé Legros.
- Topics include AFAA's role, support for creation, and need for private funds.
- The article includes information on similar organizations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and England.
- AFAA stands for Association Française d'Action Artistique.
- The article was published in 1993.
Entities
Institutions
- Association Française d'Action Artistique (AFAA)
- Artpress
Locations
- France
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- England
Sources
- artpress —