Magali Elali Email & Phone Number

In 2021, I founded The Constant Now, a nonprofit arts organization supporting and promoting visual artists of color in Belgium. Our mission is to address the underrepresentation of POC artists by enhancing visibility through exhibitions, talks, and mentoring and encouraging long-term career development. We aim to shift institutional perspectives and reshape the artistic landscape to create a more inclusive environment.The POC POC Mentoring Program connects emerging artists of color with experienced professionals for personalized guidance. The POC POC MANIFESTO features live panel discussions on the importance of diversity in the arts.We operate nomadically, partnering with institutions like Antwerp Art Weekend, De Brakke Grond (Amsterdam), FOMU, Kunsthal Extra City, Kunsthal Gent, M HKA, NW Aalst, S.M.A.K., and WECANDANCE, driving lasting change and creating more inclusive opportunities for artists of color in the art world.

Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium

Leading the 'Freetown' project in collaboration with the WECANDANCE festival, part of the 'S.M.A.K. Beweegt' initiative. This long-term project (2021-2025) is dedicated to fostering artistic engagement and community interaction, with a strong and unwavering focus on cultural diversity and inclusivity. It aligns with my work at The Constant Now, promoting artists of color within the Belgian art scene.S.M.A.K. Beweegt is a public outreach initiative by S.M.A.K., creating dynamic, community-driven art projects beyond the museum walls, engaging diverse audiences through participatory programs in collaboration with festivals, artists, and cultural organizations

Mechelen, Flemish Region, Belgium

As Curator of Contemporary Art, I collaborated with Hannah Iterbeke, Curator of Old Art, on the exhibition "Knights of the Golden Fleece: A Brilliant Myth Unravelled." Together, we reinterpreted the imagery and myth-making of the chivalric order, sparking a dialogue between past and present. The exhibition featured artists like Marina Abramovic & Ulay, Raphaël Barontini, Alexandra Bavard, Elen Braga, Yentl Demunter, Karim El Maktafi, Mous Lamrabat, and Randa Maroufi.Additionally, I collaborated with former Chief Curator Samuel Mareel (now working at KMSKA) to recontextualize the museum’s permanent collection by bringing contemporary art into conversation with historical works. This initiative featured artists such as Younes Baba-Ali, Peter Brathwaite, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Anouk De Clercq, Sofie Muller, Leonard Pongo, Subin Son, Narcisse Tordoir, and Randa Maroufi.These projects allowed me to leverage my curatorial expertise and network, bridging historical and contemporary art to offer audiences fresh perspectives. It was a transformative experience that expanded the boundaries of curatorial practice.

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

KEEN is a creative studio and space in Antwerp, run by Bart Kiggen and Magali Elali. With a strong focus on photo, video, graphic design and storytelling, the professional studio focuses on quality, creativity, and bespoke answers for brands, organizations, and media. The award-winning blog coffeeklatch.be - that captures the personal stories and homes of artists, designers, and architects - expresses the duo's connection to digital culture. Books like Greenterior and Wild at Heart perfectly illustrate their love and experience with print. To curate new talents and art projects, KEEN holds a 150 m2 event space. Located in the heart of Antwerp, the industrial site is also available to fellow creatives. Get in touch: hello@keen-antwerp.com

Antwerp Area, Belgium

The name Coffeeklatch refers to the online interview magazine www.coffeeklatch.be and the creative studio. SERVICESPhotography, Copywriting, Editorial, Concepts & Consulting, Design, Art Direction and Social media. CLIENTSDe Morgen, Ikea, Pegase, Weekend Knack, Biënnale Interieur, Ginger, Palm, Graanmarkt 13, Kwintessens, etc.

Www.Coffeeklatch.Be, Find Us On Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

‘Slow journalism using a fast medium.’ At the end of 2011 me and Bart Kiggen started the blog Coffeeklatch as a creative chitchat featuring creative entrepreneurs in their homes over coffee, including interesting people telling intriguing stories, from fashion designers to garden architects. Coffeeklatch is about connecting people in an informal atmosphere, online as much as off-line.

Www.Allitemsloaded.Com, Find Us On Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Created in 2013, All Items Loaded is an online magazine featuring talented people you have to connect with; places and inspiring destinations worldwide you can’t miss and stuff you want, but don’t really need. All Items Loaded offers interviews, editorials and reviews mixed with photography, typography and video, highlighting everyday culture and a creative lifestyle.

At the Department of Design Sciences I coordinated the International Network.

Sanoma Digital - Diegem

I work as an editorial coordinator and journalist at www.styletoday.be, a high-end online fashion & beauty magazine that reaches more than 60.000 unique visitors a month.

- project managing, communication & administration- diversity consultancy

- ‘SOUL’ was a site-specific exhibition including artist like Luc Tuymans (BE), Marlène Dumas (SA), Jan Fabre (BE), Mark Manders (BE), Bill Viola (USA) and many more. - Research, production and editorial

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- curatorial assistant of curator Ann Demeester of the international group show “Verboden op het werk te komen” including artists such as Vaast Colson (BE), Ronny Heiremans (BE), André Kruysen (NL), Wesley Meuris (BE), Gregor Passens (DE), Tomo Savic-Gecan (HR), Els Vanden Meersch (BE), Katleen Vermeir (BE) and Martin Wöhrl (DE). - Research, production and editorial.

Postgraduate, Arts & Culture Management

Masters, Art History - Contemporary Art

Activities and Societies: Intern at W139/ Amsterdam (5 months)- Major in contemporary art - Research on the cross-over between art.

Education record