This week, Zainab sits with Manayer Adel to talk art, heritage, and how to survive the digital era without begging for Western validation. We get into cultural identity, representation, and how AI can enhance creativity without replacing the artist. We also unpack why Western creatives are glorified while local talent gets overlooked, underfunded, and encouraged to copy instead of innovate. From cultural preservation to new-age creativity, this episode spans the past we inherit and the future we’re building on our own terms.