In this episode of the Khatt Chronicles podcast, Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès leads a discussion with the authors of the three latest titles from @khatt_books' Arabic Design Library series. Dr Haytham Nawar introduces "Nagy Shaker: An Experimental Graphic Artist of the Egyptian Avant-Garde"; Dr. Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFares & Dr Nagla Samir introduce "Mouneer Al ... Show More
Mar 2023
INTRODUCING SEASON 2 OF KHATT CHRONICLES | Conversations
<p>Talking to the Khatt Chronicles team, Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès, Yasmine Taan, Yara Khoury Nammour & Fawzi Rahal, about the new season of the Khatt Chronicles. We talk about the history of graphic design in the region and what people can expect from season 2 of Khatt Chronicl ... Show More
58m 16s
Jan 2022
BASMA HAMDY, ZAINAB ALSHIBANI & HADEEL ELTAYEB | Exploring Archiving: Kutub Zaman | afikra x Liwan
<p>In this conversation in collaboration with Liwan Design Studios & Labs at Qatar Museums, we talked to the director of TypeAraby Basma Hamdy, graphic designer Zainab Alshibani & curator in residence at the Fire Station Gallery, Qatar Museums <strong>Hadeel Eltayeb </strong>abou ... Show More
50m 18s
Feb 2022
FUTURE OF ARCHIVING | Liwan x Tasmeem - afikra Talks
<p>Hussein Alazaat talked about archiving processes in light of his work in archiving and preserving books at The Beautiful Books Trove.</p><p><strong>Hussein Alazaat</strong> is a multi-disciplinary designer, instructor, Arabic calligraphy artist, and typography enthusiast from ... Show More
25m 5s
Oct 2020
Shaping Visual Narratives: The Art of Design and Storytelling | Maya Moumne & Hatem Imam
<p>Moumne and Imam, founders and directors of Studio Safar, talked about taking the first steps to opening an independent studio, branching into publishing, and their experience working around the world. </p><p>Follow Studio Safar: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/studios ... Show More
50m 3s
Nov 2021
MAJID ALYOUSEF | Calligraphy | Conversations
<p>In this Conversation, we talked to Majid Alyousef about his career in modern and abstract calligraphy. Majid founded Calligraforms, a radical new movement that re-imagines calligraphy, offering abstract perspectives that draw upon the language of aesthetics, beauty, form, and ... Show More
25m 2s