This episode is about Tashkeel, a Dubai based multi-disciplinary studio, work space and gallery.
Established in Dubai in 2008 by Lateefa bint Maktoum, Tashkeel enables creative practice, experimentation and dialogue among practitioners and the wider community.
Hind Mezaina interviews Lisa Ball-Lechgar (Deputy Director) and Jill Hoyle (Manager)to talk ab ... Show More
Mar 2021
Mai Masri Filmmaker, Director, & Producer [Conversations]
Mai Masri is a Palestinian filmmaker, director, and producer. We interviewed her about her career in directing and producing award-winning films that have been broadcast on more than 100 television stations worldwide.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi Ramma ... Show More
54m 41s
Sep 2020
“What’s the History of Sericulture and the Silk Industry in Lebanon?” [afikra Community Presentation from Denise Maroney]
Denise explores the Lebanese Sericulture, traditionally called “the season of glory.” Denise digs into the history and importance of the silk industry. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek YamaniAbout afikra Community Presentations:Every S ... Show More
36m 31s
Apr 2024
Sole DXB: Bringing Street Culture to Dubai | Rajat Malhotra
Rajat Malhotra — partner at Sole DXB: Dubai's annual footwear, music, art and lifestyle festival — comes on the afikra podcast to talk about bringing street culture to his home city. He shares what it was like starting the festival alongside his co-founders, reflects on his favor ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2022
Ep 2 - Netflix, Boundaries and Film in the Arab world
In this episode I explore the world of film in the Arab world and talk to directors and producers who are pushing the boundaries. I speak to Jordan’s Tima Shomali, director of an Arabic language original Netflix series Al Rawabi School for Girls, a huge hit about teenage girls an ... Show More
46m 20s
Mar 2024
Fahad Al Obaidly on Fashion, Art, and Film
A series of conversations with Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and people who have been part of Qatar’s architecture & culture development journey.
In this episode, Her Excellency welcomes Fahad Al Obaidly, the Deputy Director of Programming and Partnerships for the De ... Show More
45m 9s