At the first edition of Dubai Cultural Majlish, Suheyla Takesh, graduate of MIT master’s program in History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Art, speaks about Iraqi artist Mahmoud Sabri, exploring his political affiliations, concern with socio-political injustice, and his embrace of Realism. Read more »
NYC Cultural Majlis: Jess Rizkallah
Lebanese-American writer and illustrator Jess Rizkallah speaks at the March 2, 2019 edition of the NYC Cultural Majlis. Read more »
Finjan Podcast: Arab Art & Colonialism
Watch Sultan’s first podcast from the Finjan series. In this premier episode, Sultan discusses Arab art within the context of colonialism, cultural wars and the use of art by nation states as a means of soft power. Read more »
NYC Cultural Majlis: Table Tales and Gastrodiplomacy
Hanan Sayed Warrell and Nasser Jaber discuss the role of food and cooking in culture and politics at the February 23, 2019 edition of the NYC Cultural Majlis. Read more »
NYC Cultural Majlis: Hussam Abu-Libdeh — Tea in Arabia
Software engineer and researcher Hussam Abu-Libdeh speaks about how tea became the Arab world’s most popular drink at the February 16, 2019 edition of the NYC Cultural Majlis. Read more »
NYC Cultural Majlis: Hisham Aidi — Sounds of the Global Andalus
Columbia University lecturer Hisham Aidi speaks about the sounds of the global Andalus at the February 9, 2019 edition of the NYC Cultural Majlis. Read more »