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Voicing Art

Voicing Art

Written by: Emily Primmer-Pyke & Tilda Coughlan
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 Voicing Art is a podcast amplifying creativity from the Arabic-speaking world, collaborating with artists, creatives, and academics to highlight some of the most exciting ongoing projects. Throughout season II, we’ll be talking about everything from creating digital archives of Cairo and conceptions of Arab Futurism, through to the canvas as a site of Palestinian resistance, and much more.

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  • S2 Ep6: Speculative Futures with 40MUSTAQEL

    S2 Ep6: Speculative Futures with 40MUSTAQEL
    Jun 4 2025
    In this bonus episode, we speak with graphic designer Hussein Salem, former art director at Cairo-based design studio 40MUSTAQEL. We discuss Arab Futurism - speculative movement imagining postcolonial Arab futures - what it could mean, and why it's so challenging to define. Hussein shares how Arab Futurism has shaped both his personal practice and the studio’s work, as well as looking at broader questions of decolonising design.
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    35 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Towards Artistic Activism

    S2 Ep5: Towards Artistic Activism
    Apr 16 2025
    A discussion of artistic activism in Iraq with Hella Mewis, artistic director of Tarkib, an organisation based in Baghdad that addresses social, environmental and political issues through art. We talk about the importance of supporting early and mid-career artists, and how important initiatives such as Tarkib are supporting the rearticulation of Iraqi identity, particularly amongst young people.
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    21 mins
  • S2 Ep4: Tatreez with Dina Asfour and Rachel Dedman

    S2 Ep4: Tatreez with Dina Asfour and Rachel Dedman
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode, we explore the rich history and symbolism of Tatreez, a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery that has evolved into a powerful tool for cultural resistance and storytelling. Featuring insights from Dina Asfour from the Tatreez Collective, and Rachel Dedman, curator of contemporary Middle Eastern art, the conversation explores how Tatreez has been shaped by war and occupation, and its ongoing significance for Palestinian identity, resilience, and activism.
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    29 mins
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