KIOSK by Think Tanger

An independent cultural address in central Tangier

KIOSK by Think Tanger is the physical home of Think Tanger, an independent cultural organisation working at the intersection of art, urban life and critical thought. Located at 14 Khalid Ibn El Oualid in central Tangier, the venue sits on a pedestrian street connecting Boulevard Pasteur with the historic districts leading towards the port and the Grand Socco.

KIOSK does not fit neatly into a single category. It operates simultaneously as an exhibition space, an editorial platform, a place for public conversations, a research environment and a meeting point for artists, architects, writers, students, researchers and people interested in the changing city.

Art, urban life and critical research

Think Tanger has developed projects around urban transformation, territorial narratives and contemporary artistic practices since 2016. Its work approaches Tangier as a living laboratory: a port city shaped by Mediterranean and Atlantic circulation, multilingual histories, rapid development and continuing social change.

Through residencies, exhibitions, workshops, publications and public programmes, the organisation creates situations in which artists, researchers and local communities can observe the city, share knowledge and test alternative ways of understanding urban space. KIOSK gives this work a permanent public address and makes research-led cultural practice accessible beyond specialist circles.

What visitors can find at KIOSK

• Exhibitions spanning contemporary art, design, photography, architecture and research-based practices.
• Books and independent publishing, including art books, urban studies, essays and publications produced by Think Tanger.
• Public programmes such as talks, screenings, publication launches, performances and discussions with artists and researchers.
• Workshops and participatory formats involving young people, students, creative practitioners and local communities.
• Residencies and research projects connecting Moroccan and international practices with the social and spatial realities of Tangier.

Publishing and the production of narratives

Publishing is central to Think Tanger’s cultural ecosystem. Its journal MAKAN examines relationships between culture, space, architecture, politics and collective imagination through artistic, academic and visual contributions. The publishing programme allows exhibitions and research projects to circulate beyond the venue and gives lasting form to ideas generated through conversations, fieldwork and collaboration.

This editorial dimension makes KIOSK especially relevant to visitors interested in independent publishing, urban culture, contemporary design, artistic research and emerging narratives from Morocco, Africa and the wider Mediterranean region.

Part of Tangier’s independent cultural network

KIOSK contributes to the renewal of independent cultural infrastructure in Tangier. Its central location makes it possible to connect a visit with the Cinémathèque de Tanger, the Institut Français de Tanger and multidisciplinary initiatives such as Dabatek.

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Practical information

KIOSK by Think Tanger is located at 14 Khalid Ibn El Oualid, Tangier, Morocco. The official opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 18:00. Hours may change during exhibition installation, residency periods or special events, so checking Think Tanger’s official website or social channels before travelling is recommended.

The venue is within walking distance of Boulevard Pasteur and the Grand Socco. It welcomes local audiences, travellers, cultural professionals, artists, students and anyone looking for a contemporary entry point into Tangier’s cultural and urban life.