A special edition of the show marking its partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. Robert Bound is joined by the chairman of the department, who explains his conviction that culture is at the heart of any progressive society. At this moment of reckoning in the world of so-called ‘big culture’, the ability to build new museums with fres ... Show More
Jun 30
Monocle meets British installation artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien
We sit down with legendary installation artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien. He discusses his career, early influences and his current show, ‘Isaac Julien: I Dream a World’, at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28m 41s
Mar 2022
Seif El Rashidi | Al Burda Podcast
In this episode, we talked to architectural historian and director of The Barakat Trust Seif El Rashidi about heritage projects, community engagement, and cultural preservation in the Islamic world.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The ... Show More
34m 20s
Jan 2024
ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390
Finally, she highlights the critical role that artists and their art play as “interpreters of our time” and the difficulties of building private and public collections, and shares her “playbook” for building a successful cultural institution. For art lovers and curious minds alik ... Show More
57m 37s
Dec 2021
Anghami Co-founder Eddy Maroun | Al Burda Podcast
In this episode, Eddy Maroun discussed the role of the Anghami in promoting music of the Islamic world and his work and perspective given his role at Anghami, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTh ... Show More
41m 41s
May 2024
Innovation in Cultural Diplomacy, UNESCO Work , Influencing international cultural relations | Dr. Ghadah Alharthi 113
Dr. Ghadah W. Alharthi is an international Cultural Adviser based in London, as well as an Associate Professor and Director specializing in Culture and Innovation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. With a PhD in International Management, she is passionate ab ... Show More
53m 44s