26/05/2026
Official Announcement: Launch of the International Cooperative for Arts, Sciences, and Technology (I-COAST)
In accordance with the French Association Law of July 1, 1901 (Loi 1901), we proudly announce the official establishment of I-COAST (International Cooperative for Arts, Sciences and Technology) as a non-profit international organization. This cooperative emerges as a leading global platform bridging the authenticity of human thought with modern technologies, striving to create a liberated creative space free from traditional market constraints.
The cooperative's missions and core focuses are centered around the following pillars:
1. Promotion of Surrealism and Experimental Arts
Theoretical Foundations: Promoting Surrealism as "pure psychic automatism" aiming to express the actual functioning of thought, as defined by the 1924 Manifesto.
Expansion of Forms: Supporting the historical and contemporary practice of Surrealism in all intellectual and material works.
Progressive Arts: Fostering innovative artistic expressions, including experimental hybrid music production, sound/poetry art, and supporting "outsider" artists.
2. Translation and International Collaborative Exchange
Collaborative Translation: Implementing international literary translation projects to ensure the free flow of ideas between cultures.
International Events: Organizing global literary and artistic events and facilitating cultural exchange agreements.
3. Education, Publishing, and Modern Technologies
Technical Training: Disseminating knowledge about modern publishing methods and advanced digital tools.
Experimental Publishing: Merging arts and literature in innovative formats and developing global distribution mechanisms
4. Creative Economy and Human Sciences
Collaborative Economy: Promoting creative economy practices to overcome traditional market constraints.
Human Sciences: Identifying and disseminating new discoveries in the human sciences to enrich contemporary creation with an encyclopedic and revolutionary scope.
Management Structure and Executive Board
To ensure the realization of this global vision, the association's operations are managed by a distinguished international team:
President: Pierre Petiot
Executive Director and Secretary: Mohsen Elbelasy
Treasurer: Ghadah Kamal
Director of Events, Publishing, and Publicity: Ghadah Kamal
Regional Director for Latin America: Veronica Cabanillas
Regional Director for the USA: James Sebor
