Founded in 2015 by Selim and Houda Bouafsoun, Nafas is a living collection shaped by instinct, curiosity, and belief. Rooted initially in geometric abstraction, it has evolved to include artists working across disciplines and geographies, engaging with questions of identity, history, and power. Materials are integral chosen for what they carry, not just how they appear.

With a focus on emerging and mid-career artists, particularly from Africa, the Arab world, and Latin America, Nafas approaches collecting as a long-term commitment rather than a moment of acquisition.

The name Nafas, breath, reflects its approach: continuous, quiet, and essential.

A collection not defined by scale, but by attention.