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Lebanon's Electricity Crisis is Not New - It Started in 1952! | Prof. Ziad Abu-Rish

The history of electricity in Lebanon serves as a vibrant arena for struggles over political economy, foreign corporate ownership, and the very definition of national sovereignty. Associate Professor Ziad Abu-Rish unpacks this evolution, tracking public utilities from early regio ... Show More

57m 7s

Sep 21

Islam Became a Racial Category in French Colonial Algeria | Prof. Muriam Haleh Davis

Algeria's complex colonial landscape serves as the backdrop for a deep dive into the intersection of race, Islam, and capitalism. Dr. Muriam Haleh Davis unravels how the French colonial state weaponized Islam as a racial category to structure economic inequalities. The conversati ... Show More

51m 28s

Sep 14

US Destruction of Iraq's Healthcare System | Omar Dewachi

Iraq experienced one of the most comprehensive sanctions regimes ever imposed on a country in the 20th century. Dr. Omar Dewachi explores the concept of medical anthropology and traces the history of the Iraqi healthcare system from the British mandate to the post-2003 era. This ... Show More

57m 19s

Aug 2024

The Rise of Saudi Art and Heritage on the Global Stage

For the very first time, a panel has come together on the podcast to speak on a subject that needed to be discussed: why art from Saudi Arabia is now in the spotlight. This is on the back of Hafla by Sotheby's, an ongoing exhibition celebrating art from the Middle East. On the pa ... Show More

38m 28s

Oct 2024

Making Arabic Art Great Again | Gaith Abdulla, UAE / Lebanon

Discover the vibrant world of Arab art with Gaith Abdulla, co-founder of Bayt Al Mamzar, an independent gallery and art residency in Dubai. In this captivating episode, Gaith shares his journey from art enthusiast to gallery owner, offering invaluable insights on how anyone can s ... Show More

50m 31s

Sep 2025

Fahad Hajailan & Amina Agueznay | Discover Arab Artists – The Misk Art Library Podcast

This episode of The Misk Art Library Podcast highlights Moroccan artist Amina Agueznay and Saudi painter Fahad Hajailan. The discussion reflects on Agueznay’s journey from architecture to wearable art, the role of craft within contemporary practice, and Hajailan’s colorful and ex ... Show More

49m 46s

Sep 2025

Abdulrahman Alsoliman & Adam Henein | Discover Arab Artists – The Misk Art Library Podcast

The first episode of The Misk Art Library Podcast explores the life and work of two of the foremost figures of Arab art: Abdulrahman Alsoliman and Adam Henein. We are proud to feature esteemed Saudi artist Abdulrahman Alsoliman reflecting on his own practice, alongside curator Mo ... Show More

57m 48s

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

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

Feb 2023

“Artists are the last truth sayers.” Sunny Rahbar on having a front row seat to Dubai’s art scene propelling itself onto the global stage and the unlikely rise of The Third Line in its midst.

Hashem catches up with Sunny Rahbar, co-founder of legendary Dubai-based art gallery The Third Line, which is celebrating its 18th year. Our episode quickly morphed into a gem of oral history as Sunny shared her story of growing in and around Dubai’s rapidly changing cultural lan ... Show More

54m 12s

Nov 2021

Future of the Arab Image | Mohamed Somji x Farah Fayed | Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures

In this event, we talked to Mohamed Somji from Gulf Photo Plus and Farah Fayed from Beirut DC about the future of the Arab Image.Mohamed is the Director of Gulf Photo Plus (GPP), a Dubai-based gallery and community organization cultivating visual practices in photography in the U ... Show More

26m 26s

Jul 2019

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Hatem Imam

Khatt interviews Hatem Imam from Studio Safar talking about design as a tool for cultural production and effecting change. A talk about alternative publishing, breaking rules, Arab comics, translation, experimental music, and the importance of this to the Arab design community.** ... Show More

49m 40s

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

The Evolution and Impact of Saudi Art | ...