Voicing Art

Emily Primmer-Pyke & Tilda Coughlan
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Voicing Art

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. Powered by Transmission Roundhouse.

  1. Towards Artistic Activism

    16 APR

    Towards Artistic Activism

    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.

    21 min
  2. Tatreez with Dina Asfour and Rachel Dedman

    2 APR

    Tatreez with Dina Asfour and Rachel Dedman

    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.

    29 min
  3. Narratives

    19 MAR

    Narratives

    In this episode, we speak with Egyptian artist Ahmed El Shaer about his diverse artistic practice spanning painting, video art, and new media. Ahmed discusses his recent project for Sonica Glasgow, which explored the narrative and history embedded in the city's architecture. Ahmed's work creates a sense of place by uncovering hidden stories in objects and environments, bridging cultural perspectives through his unique lens as an Egyptian artist working internationally.

    21 min
  4. Khartoum: Memory in the Making

    5 MAR

    Khartoum: Memory in the Making

    This episode looks at the ongoing crisis in Sudan and the survival of the Sudanese artistic scene in the face of displacement. Curator, artist and founder of the Muse Multi Use Studios, Reem AlJeally speaks to us about her work, engaging with Khartoum from afar, and the significance of the Sudanese capital beyond the physical in the artistic imagination.

    19 min
  5. Embodying the Digital

    19 FEB

    Embodying the Digital

    Exploring the work of Mogasam, a Cairo based project creating a 3D scanned archive of the city. We talk with Karim Fouad, founder of Mogasam, about memories held within physicality, digital restitution, and whether there is ever an argument to be made for letting cultural heritage decay.

    29 min
  6. S2: Introducing Season II of Voicing Art

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    S2: Introducing Season II of Voicing Art

    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. Powered by Transmission Roundhouse.

    2 min

  7. 12/04/2023

    Preservation/Innovation

    Featuring Rania Mneimneh and Ghazaleh Zogheib discussing their recent Kalila wa Dimna exhibition, its themes of migration and social engagement, and photographer and anthropologist Ebrahim Bahaa El Din on his work capturing the changing landscapes of Cairo in the face of urban development. Produced and presented by Emily Primmer-Pyke Additional editing and mixing by Marnie Woodmeade

    37 min

  8. 05/04/2023

    Alia Alzougbi and Soufiane Chinig: Spaces/Places

    Featuring founder and CEO of the Shubbak Arab arts festival Alia Alzougbi and Soufiane Chinig, whose research focuses on street art in Morocco and Jordan. We talk about hierarchies within arts spaces, how Covid has changed how we relate to art in different environments, and how to encourage greater accessibility within arts spaces. Produced and presented by Emily Primmer-Pyke Music by Carol OHair

    38 min
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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. Powered by Transmission Roundhouse.

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  • Creator
    Emily Primmer-Pyke & Tilda Coughlan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Transmission Roundhouse
  • Show Website
    Voicing Art

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