International Association of Art Critics

The International Association of Art Critics was founded in 1950 to revitalize critical discourse, which suffered under fascism during World War II. Affiliated with UNESCO AICA was admitted to the rank of non-governmental organization in 1951.. The main objectives of AICA are:to promote the critical disciplines in the field of visual arts to ensure their having sound methodological and ethical bases to protect the ethical and professional interests of art critics by defending the rights of all members equally to ensure permanent communication among its members by encouraging international meetings to facilitate and improve information and international exchanges in the field of visual arts to contribute to the reciprocal knowledge and closer understanding of differing cultures to provide collaboration with developing countries