Curating Art Shows at Jaou Tunis & Navigating Artistic & Cultural Politics

Aug 10

What Does China Actually Want from the Arab World? | Mohammed Alsudairi

The modern experience of China is often viewed through a western lens, but its complex history and relationship with the Arab world reveal a much deeper story. Dr. Mohammed Alsudairi challenges the dominant narrative of a growing security footprint and intense US-China competitio ... Show More

59m 4s

Aug 3

Seeing the Earth's Water Crisis from Space | Dr. Raha Hakimdavar

Global water systems are facing an unprecedented challenge as climate change, resource depletion, and globalization place staggering pressure on our natural resources. Dr. Raha Hakimdavar, Senior Advisor to the Deans of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and the Earth Commons ... Show More

40m 45s

Jul 27

Lessons from Innovators Across the Arab World | Hala Hanna, MIT Solve

Global challenges require useful intelligence rather than singular futures driven by tech hype. Executive Director Hala Hanna joins the podcast to share how MIT Solve acts as a marketplace for social impact, connecting early-stage ventures with critical funding and partners. This ... Show More

51m 41s

Nov 2025

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Aude Abou Nasr

Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Beirut-based, French-Lebanese illustrator Aude Abou Nasr. They discuss Aude's educational and professional journey from starting in architecture into illustration and activism. Aude discusses her interest in narratives that address issues of belong ... Show More

34m 37s

Oct 2024

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Sahar Khraibani

In this episode of Khatt Chronicles, Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Lebanese design writer and critic, Sahar Khraibani. They discuss her journey into the field of design writing through graphic design and illustration. Together, they unpack the importance of design and critical ... Show More

36m 49s

Jun 2024

“I’m an art pragmatist. You need a balance.” Hashem Montasser talks to Caroline Louca about growing up around art, themes in his current collection, and how The Lighthouse fits in with his mission to support Arab artists.

This week, we’re flipping the script. Art consultant Caroline Louca gets behind the host’s mic to chat with Hashem the art collector! As a long-time friend of Hashem’s, an art advisor, and former Managing Director of Christie’s Dubai, Caroline digs deep into Hashem’s passion for ... Show More

55m 4s

Mar 2024

Evolving Calligraphy: Contemporary Arabic & Persian Graphic Design | Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès

We wrap up season two of the Tasmeem Doha podcast with Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès – founder of the Khatt Foundation and Khatt Books – to dive into the world of Arabic and Persian typography and graphic design. Building on the panel "Inner Structures — Outer Rhythms: Politics of C ... Show More

49m 24s

Nov 2021

FWD: “Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics” [Community Presentation]

In this afikra FWD, Laila Karaman talked about "Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics" by Fatenn Mostafa-Kanafani. Laila discusses the themes in Sirry's artwork which are polygamy, gender preference/roles, gender equality, occupation/civil rights, and new political e ... Show More

11m 25s

Jun 2022

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Jana Traboulsi

Khatt interviews Jana Traboulsi about the relation between drawing, illustration and expressive graphic design. The talk explores ideas on engagement with political and cultural issues, and on combining personal explorations with critical thinking. Jana elaborates on her publicat ... Show More

33m 57s

Sep 2025

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Bahia Shehab

Yara Khoury Nammour interviews Cairo-based Lebanese designer and visual artist Bahia Shehab. They discuss Shehab's motivation and journey as a designer and educator. Shehab delves into political engagement, the importance of portraying an authentic image of Arab/Islamic visual he ... Show More

24m 6s

Oct 2025

Hassan Sharif & Manal Aldowayan | Discover Arab Artists – The Misk Art Library Podcast

This episode of The Misk Art Library Podcast explores Saudi artist Manal AlDowayan and pioneering Emirati artist Hassan Sharif. The conversation highlights AlDowayan’s evolving practice, the challenges of documenting art histories, and the pioneering experimentation of Hassan Sha ... Show More

51m 48s

Nov 2023

Samia Halaby on Mona Saudi | On Women By Women in Art

*CHAPTERS*0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Samia Halaby1:36 - Mona Saudi 2:30 - Samia and Mona’s friendship 3:36 - The Rice Paper Scroll, capturing Mona’s home and studio 10:38 - Drawing in movement, cinematic creation 14:35 - Mona and the PLO ****** ABOUT IAAW ******‎The Institute of ... Show More

19m 26s

Jul 2023

Palestine & The Politics of Seed Preservation | Vivien Sansour

In this episode of Matbakh, we’re joined by Viven Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. This was a really compelling conversation about the politics of environmentalism, her work through the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, and the link between anxiety and agri ... Show More

1h 5m

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