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Everything Is ConnectedThe Sharjah Biennial 16: Hoor Al Qasimi in conversation with Folasade OlogunduduOn this episode I’m joined by Hoor Al Qasimi during the opening week of the Sharjah Biennial 16.Al Qasimi is the President and Director Sharjah Art Foundation, an organization she founded in 2009 as a catalyst and advocate for the arts around the world. She has been the Director of Sharjah Biennial since 2002, an internationally recognized platform for contemporary artists, curators and cultural producers, and curated Thinking Historically in the Present, the Sharjah Biennial 15 in 2023, originally conceived by the late Nigerian curator, Okwui Enwezor. After establishing the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) in 2009, she developed programming tha...2025-04-0211 min
Biennial BytesEP01: Hoor Al Qasimi x Sharjah Biennial 16 curatorsBiennial Bytes Season 2 kicks off with a roundtable between the five curators of Sharjah Biennial 16: Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala and Zeynep Öz. During the conversation, moderated by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, the curators discuss their individual projects and the synergies between their distinct curatorial approaches to the Biennial, expressed in the title “to carry”. They also speak about the diverse forms in which viewers can expect to experience the art at SB16 and how a Biennial can be a space of encounter and collective processing. Sharjah Biennial 16 runs from 6 Febru...2025-03-0731 min
In conversation with Tiffany and AbdullaKim Carlino: A Colorful JourneyIn this conversation, immerse yourself in the captivating artistry of Kim Carlino, the 7th recipient of the prestigious art grant from the US Embassy and Al Qasimi Foundation! Explore the depth and beauty of her work as she blends vibrant colors and intricate textures in mesmerizing artworks. Kim's creations inspire wonder and reflection, from breathtaking landscapes to thought-provoking abstract compositions. Join us for an insightful conversation with this talented artist as she shares her creative process and the stories behind her captivating pieces.2024-03-0641 min
The Art World: What If...?!The Art World: What If...?! with Hoor Al QasimiWhat if we write our own histories? What if we create the change we seek? In this episode, we talk to the President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, Hoor Al Qasimi, under whose watch, Sharjah has become one of the most influential centers for cultural creation and research in the Global South. From revamping art biennials to creating new universities, overseeing architectural triennials, running a fashion house, sitting on international museum boards, to curating large and small scale art projects around the world, Hoor Al Qasimi is perhaps one of the busiest people we have ever interviewed. At t...2024-02-2247 min
Amplifying our voice in the west, one conversation at a time.Episode 014 - Ravi Qasimi | آغاز فصل جدید قصه با راوی قاسمیWelcome to the new season of Qessa Podcast with Ravi Qasimi, where we explore the fascinating world of music, singing, and arts. Join us as we delve into Ravi's passion for these creative fields and discover the stories behind his artistic journey.
In this season, we also discuss Republic of Entertainment, an exciting entertainment company that has been making waves in the industry. We'll take a closer look at their recent successful organization of Hamid Sakhizada and Zahra Elham's concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, and gain insight into the company's mission and vision.
So sit back, relax, and join...2023-05-1537 minIn conversation with Tiffany and AbdullaNora Bensahli: Reflections of an Emirati FilmmakerIn this conversation, Tiffany is joined by the 2022 Al Qasimi Foundation's Film Grant recipient, Nora Bensahli. Listen to Nora share her life experiences and her journey as a filmmaker in the UAE!2023-03-2237 min
Fresh Art InternationalSharjah Biennial 15—with Hoor Al QasimiIn February 2023, we travel to the Arab Emirates for the first time. We’re here to witness and celebrate Sharjah Biennial 15: Thinking Historically in the Present. Four years in the making, the exhibition is ambitious and expansive. More than 100 artists from 70 countries are presenting projects in 19 venues across the emirate. Seventy of those projects are new commissions.
The memory and influence of Nigerian born art historian, author, educator, and curator Okwui Enwezor is deeply felt, despite his physical absence. The Sharjah Art Foundation had invited Enwezor to curate this iteration of the biennial. He envisioned the exhibition title before his de...2023-03-0227 min
Fresh Art InternationalThinking Historically in the Present—with Hoor Al Qasimi in SharjahIn February 2023, we travel to the Arab Emirates for the first time. We’re here to witness and celebrate Sharjah Biennial 15: Thinking Historically in the Present. Four years in the making, the exhibition is ambitious and expansive. More than 100 artists from 70 countries are presenting projects in 19 venues across the emirate. Seventy of those projects are new commissions.
The memory and influence of Nigerian born art historian, author, educator, and curator Okwui Enwezor is deeply felt, despite his physical absence. The Sharjah Art Foundation had invited Enwezor to curate this iteration of the biennial. He envisioned the...2023-03-0227 min
About Art104. Hoor Al QasimiThis week on my podcast “Conversations About Art” I spoke with Hoor Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, a curator who established the Foundation in 2009 as a catalyst and advocate for the arts, not only in Sharjah, UAE, but also in the region and across the world. With a passion for supporting experimentation and innovation in the arts, Al Qasimi has continuously expanded the scope of the Foundation to include major international touring exhibitions; artist and curator residencies in visual art, film and music; commissions and production grants for emerging artists; publications and publication grants; performance and...2022-12-1355 minIn conversation with Tiffany and AbdullaJose Marquez: Adolescent Wellbeing in the UAEOur Research Grant recipient, Dr. Jose Marquez, from the University of Manchester, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about adolescent wellbeing in the United Arab Emirates. 2022-11-2333 min
Geneva Peace-Cast 2022Adressing Violent Extremism in Digital Spaces: A conversation with H.E. Ahmed Al QasimiWhat are the trends regarding the spread of violent extremism in digital spaces and how can we address them? H.E. Ahmed Al Qasimi, Executive Director of Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism & Violent Extremism, shares his insights with Jackie Dalton of Fondation Hirondelle.2022-10-2717 minIn conversation with Tiffany and AbdullaNelson Amaya: Private Philanthropy for DevelopmentNelson Amaya, Policy Analist at the OECD Centre on Philanthropy, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about our Private Philanthropy for Development in the MENA region event, the philanthropy scene in the region, and the work of the OECD Centre on Philanthropy.Check out the work of the OECD Centre of Philanthropy here:www.oecd.org/development/philanthropy-centre/2022-10-2729 minIn conversation with Tiffany and AbdullaUday Kumar: Industrial SymbiosisDr. Uday Kumar, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Senior Engineer at RAK Research and Innovation Center in AURAK, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about Industrial Symbiosis, and the potential it has across industries in the UAE to promote and practice circular economy. 2022-09-2136 minIn conversation with Tiffany and Abdullaحملة توعوية حول رعاية الشيخوخة في دولة الإماراتجلسة مجتمعية بعنوان حولة توعوية حول رعاية الشيخوخة في دولة الإمارات. تم استضافة الجلسة على راديو رأس الخيمة. 2022-08-2538 min