As part of the Diapason Océan program, the Metis Fund published The Ocean Manifesto with curator Caroline Ha Thuc. This landmark publication brings together 70 artists from around the world, united by the belief that art’s power to inspire action is essential to protecting the oceans.

More than one hundred artists were interviewed for this project, each offering valuable perspectives that deserved to be heard. This digital companion gives them the space they deserve.

The Ocean Manifesto – JBE Books by JBE Books is also available in print.

In July 2025, artists Ezéchiel Dohoungue and Stéphane Aremon led a month of dance and collective creation workshops in collaboration with Dareel Longundu in Bukavu (DRC). Children, mothers, and local dancers participated in the development of several scenes presented during a warmly received performance.

The Metis fund took part in the OFF of the 15th edition of the Dakar Biennale with the organisation of its first exhibition, ‘Faire lieu: L’art en espace’, in close collaboration with five internationally renowned artists from the continent. All of whom have set up unique cultural spaces in their own countries.

In keeping with the theme of ‘Faire lieu’, 60 young people from the Grand Yoff added their voices to the creative effervescence of the Biennale by taking part in art workshops.

‘The Art of Change’ tells the story of talented artists who are attempting and succeeding in transforming the societies of their countries of origin. Defending ecosystems, fighting violence, school drop-out rates and insecurity…

In this episode, Fond Metis takes Hugo Koffi (from the Le Tatou collective) to meet Priscilla Martinez, a muralist who has helped transform a landfill site into an urban park, working closely with local residents.

Film awarded at the Green Awards Festival in Deauville – 18,000 views.

The FiCS (Finance in common) network brings together all the national and international development banks. At its annual summit in Cartagena (Colombia) in 2023, Metis promoted the creation of an Arts & Development coalition between 7 public development banks. The aim of this coalition is to strengthen their understanding of the potential of culture and the arts in relation to development issues, and to enhance dedicated operations. The coalition is set to grow each year more and more.

In 2023, Joel Tchoko, Etienne Russias, Epiphanie Dionrang and Abraham Abassague took part in an action workshop for professionals from the world of art and development. At the end of this training course, organised by the Metis Fund, FERDI and AFD’s CAMPUS, they discussed their vision of the ties between the arts and development…

‘The art of change’ catalogue showcases the work of artists from all over the world. What do they have in common? They have all participated in a project supported by the Metis Fund or have been recommended by Metis artists. Read on to find out more about the people involved in the Cité, their work and their artistic universe. Don’t hesitate to contact them would you like to acquire one of their works.

Discover the first video illustrating the Metis Mobility Program! In May 2023, Togolese singer YaoBobby and French visual artist Jules Pennel, two artists committed to their respective countries, met for a month in Pantin. Working with children from a cultural centre, they organised artistic workshops on issues of identity and sustainability.

Explaining the Metis Fund philosophy through art… that’s the challenge Metis presented to a motion designer! This video takes you on an immersive and colorful journey to better understand how the Metis Fund’s actions are deployed in different regions! By using art and emotional language, local people, artists and development operators are transformed…

To mark AFD’s 80th anniversary in 2021, a photographic exhibition in the corridors of AFD headquarters illustrated the power of the Arts & Development encounter. Time to take a look back at the first 10 Metis projects!