Art Exchange Festival (AEF) was born in 2023 from the desire of multidisciplinary artist Alejandra Glez to create a bridge between different cultures through contemporary art, with the support of Cuban artist and entrepreneur Adán Perugorría.

Since then, the festival has held several editions that have become transformative gatherings, where international artists and curators have traveled to Cuba to share experiences, lead workshops, and forge creative bonds with local talent. Inspired by these exchanges, AEF's editions have evolved to establish themselves as an independent, non-profit Spanish platform focused on fostering international artistic collaboration and promoting emerging talent.