aria is a residency programme founded by artist Zineb Sedira in 2011. It aims at building cross-border dialogues and creating an ongoing dynamic network in diverse international art communities within and beyond Algeria. It provides opportunities for emerging and established artists from North Africa and across the world to conduct artistic and cultural research and production. In addition, since 2013, aria develops a programme of commissions directed to Algeria-based artists and exhibitions showcasing the work of Algerian artists and from the diaspora.