Ainga is a polysemic Malagasy term. It has its roots in the words fibatana meaning “to lift,” fialana meaning “to start,” hevitra mitombina iaingana translating as “basic principle,” mandeha evoking the idea of leaving, and tombon-dalana which means having a head-start in a race.
These free and intensive workshops organized by Fondation H are mainly focused on the professionalization aspects of the career: definition of artistic identity, key to understanding the world and the art market at continental and international level, organization of solo and collective exhibitions, stress management and public speech, simplified accounting, conservation techniques and inventory of works, communication techniques, etc.
On request of the local artistic scene and on the suggestion of the Ministry of Technical Education and Professional Training, Fondation H has committed itself to be recognized as a training organization approved by the Malagasy State after the first edition of Ainga in 2022. In the absence of art related schools in Madagascar, this will make it possible for Fondation H to issue state-certified training certificates to participating artists from 2023 on.
Ainga 2024
In 2024, the Ainga training program offers four new modules:
- Artistic residency
- Building an artistic approach
- History of the plastic arts in Madagascar
- Critical writing
The participants in this 2024 module are: Vonjiniaina Ratovonirina, Olivia Bourgois, Carine Ratovonirina, Joey Aresoa, Mahefa Dimbiniaina, Ophélia Ralamboson, Dina Nomena Andriarimanjaka, Ashiko Ratovo, Mbolatiana Raoilison (Clipse Teean), Andy Rasoloharivony, Finoana Ratovo and Miranto Rafanomezana.
- Be a fine artist or a visual artist
- Be available for all module sessions
- Be resident in Madagascar and able to attend face-to-face training sessions at Fondation H at Ambatomena.
Information on the 2024 modules and new dates will be announced at a later date.
The participants in this 2023 module are: Agathina Rakotomalala, Baritiana Rakotoarimanana , Tsikisarobidy Jonathan Rasolofomanana, Yves Robinson, Dina Nomena Andriarimanjaka, Finiavana Raharisandratana, Jules Bosco Bezaka, Mahandry Rakotomanga, Mamy Misandratra Nirina Ranaivoson, Natoa Rasolonjatovo, Nirintsoa Nomena Clarck Rabeony, Ny Antsa Raoël Randretsamanana and Ravakiniaina Riantsoa Ramandimbiharijao.
The participants in this 2023 module are: Antso Tsiriniaina Rajaobelison, Soa Fandresena Rakotomalala, Ophélia Arilala Ralamboson, Tanteliniaina Ramarozatovo, Jean-nirina Razafindralambo, Dina Nomena Andriarimanjaka, Finiavana Raharisandratana, Jules Bosco Bezaka, Mahandry Rakotomanga, Mamy Misandratra Nirina Ranaivoson, Natoa Rasolonjatovo, Nirintsoa Nomena Clarck Rabeony, Ny Antsa Raoël Randretsamanana and Ravakiniaina Riantsoa Ramandimbiharijao.
The first edition of the intensive workshops featured the following artists: Temandrota, Mahefa Rasamuel, Mat Li, Naty Kaly, Richianny Ratovo, Mahefa Dimbiniaina Randrianarivelo, Natoa Rasolonjatovo, Clipse Enbourg, Mendrika Ratsimba, Andri Marcel, Mialisoa Razafintsalama, Nirintsoa Farakze, Olivia Bourgois, Ashiko Ratovo, Tsiki Sarobidy, Faiza, Felana Rajaonarivelo, Marie Malvasio, Serge Rakoto et Sleeping Pop in the professional development of their artistic careers.
