Overview

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world.

Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance.

Each episode is accompanied by a short video, titled Backstory, which delves into the story behind an artwork, including its conception, context and meaning in the world.
Tune in between December 2023 and April 2024 to hear fortnightly episodes on the life and work of Lubaina Himid, Magda Stawarska, Gavin Jantjes, Henok Melkamzer and Lala Rukh as well as insights into The Casablanca Art School.

Speaking of Art is available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Backstory is also available to view on YouTube.


EPISODE 01
THE DIASPORIC IMAGINATION

EPISODE 02
BACKSTORY: LEAVE TO COOL

EPISODE 03
LUBAINA HIMID AND MAGDA STAWARSKA: SYNCHRONICITIES

EPISODE 04
BACKSTORY: ZANZIBAR

EPISODE 05
GAVIN JANTJES: AGENT OF CHANGE

EPISODE 06
BACKSTORY: UNTITLED (FROM THE ZULU SERIES)

EPISODE 07
HENOK MELKAMZER: TELSEM AND ETHIOPIAN MODERNITY

EPISODE 08
BACKSTORY: A PAINTING BY HENOK MELKAMZER

EPISODE 09
LALA RUKH: THE KNOWN AND THE UNKNOWN

EPISODE 10
BACKSTORY: RIVER IN AN OCEAN

EPISODE 11
CASABLANCA ART SCHOOL: THE MAKING OF AN ARTIST REVOLUTION

Saturday 12.10.2024

Art and Documentation

Art and Documentation

Workshop for Families and Children


Al Mureijah Art Spaces
Al Mureijah

Monday 30.09.2024

Story Time

Story Time

Early Learning Programme


The Flying Saucer
Dasman

Saturday 28.09.2024

Saturday 21.09.2024

Friday 20.09.2024

Saturday 14.09.2024

Storytelling

Storytelling

Workshop for Children and Families


The Flying Saucer
Sharjah

Portraits

Portraits

Workshop for Children and Families


Collections Building
Arts Square

Wednesday 11.09.2024

Saturday 7.09.2024

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