Consumption

In today's episode, we welcome Prix Pictet-shortlisted photographer Vanessa Winship, whose poetic and deeply human approach to storytelling has made her one of the most compelling voices in contemporary photography. Through her evocative black-and-white imagery, she explores them ... Show More

In today's episode, we welcome Prix Pictet Iranian photographer, Hoda Afshar, who immortalizes unexpeced local rituals on the island of Hormuz, in her vibrant series Speak the Wind. In her usual style, she gives insights on how she makes the invisible visible and her deep connect ... Show More

In today’s episode, we are honored to welcome Prix Pictet photographer Vasantha Yogananthan, who gives insights on his series 'Mystery Street', captured in New Orleans. Amidst the looming threats of rising sea levels, he explores the innocence and spontaneity of the city's youth ... Show More

In this episode, Leyla sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Jasmin Mozaffari to discuss her short film Motherland, a poignant exploration of cultural identity, family trauma, and resilience. Jasmin reflects on her upbringing as a neem-rooni (half-Iranian, half-Canadian) in post-9/1 ... Show More

In this episode, we hear the voice of Rima, a podcaster from Algeria. She talks to us about her journey around the world, traveling and telling stories, and her trip from Algeria to Malaysia for her career. Episode intro by Hajar Outamamt Audio editing and mixing by Feras Arrabi ... Show More

Join Shriya Pilgaonkar, star of Beecham House, The Broken News (2022), Guilty Minds (2022), and Taazaa Khabar (2023-2024) with Bhuvan Bam, as she chats on Cyrus Says. Shriya shares her love for traveling—especially her adventures in New Zealand and journaling trips inspired by he ... Show More

In this exciting episode, we meet Lebanese sculptors Marie Khouri and Jean Boghossian. They share the journey behind their artistic vision and the profound experience of showcasing their installations at the Pyramids. Jean discusses his unique use of fire and smoke on various mat ... Show More

In this episode of Ehkili, Palestinian writer Selma Dabbagh discusses the influence of her legal background on her storytelling and explores the complexities of her Palestinian identity, particularly in the context of political engagement and activism. The conversation also delve ... Show More

Samira Ahmed and guest critics - the novelist and anthropologist Tahmima Anam and Ben Luke from the Art Newspaper - give their verdict on the week’s cultural releases. They’ve been to see Cate Blanchett in Anton Chekhov’s play The Seagull at the Barbican Centre. The classic drama ... Show More

On this episode of The Run-Through, we revisit one of our favorite interviews with singer, doula, comedian, and March 2023 cover star, Erykah Badu. She came to the NYC studios (not the Badudio this time) to not only show off her futuristic outfit, but also to give an unforgettabl ... Show More

The women and men of Iran are fed up with the regime and are risking their lives for the future of their children, Sheila Nazarian says. Nazarian, a plastic surgeon, is the star of the Emmy Nominated Netflix Series “Skin Decision” and a passionate social media activist. In the la ... Show More

We meet Pearl Lam, one of the world’s leading experts on Asian art. Over the past two decades, her eponymous galleries in Hong Kong and Shanghai have become top destinations for collectors drawn in by her exquisite taste, international outlook and commitment to rewriting narrativ ... Show More

World-traveling polymath Teri Johnson takes us on a journey through her life, but also back in time to the Harlem Renaissance, the era that inspires her company, Harlem Candle Co. She tells us about the famous personalities she’s captured in scent—Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, ... Show More