Experts' Choice Award Darat al Funun
What the experts agree on
Darat al Funun anchors Amman's contemporary art scene with rotating exhibitions throughout the year. Perched on a northern hillside overlooking downtown, this cultural haven showcases cutting-edge work in an intimate setting.
“This cultural center is the pulse of Amman's contemporary art scene, with a program of rolling exhibitions taking place throughout the year.”
– Afar Magazine
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"On the hillside to the north of the downtown area, this cultural haven is dedicated to contemporary art." Full review
New York Times "Darat al Funun is a workshop and exhibition space for Arab artists. The complex of three villas dating to the 1920s covers a hillside and hosts film screenings amid the columned ruins of..."
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National Geographic "Swing by contemporary art foundation Darat al Funun for the latest talks, shows, openings, and screenings (in English and Arabic). The outdoor cinema sits among ancient ruins, and the..."
National Geographic "Amid the ruins of a sixth-century Byzantine church, Darat al-Funun hosts, exhibits, and supports the work of contemporary Jordanian and Arab artists in renovated 1920s buildings. It is..."
