Hwar AlMadar is a dedicated podcast series inspired by AlMadar, meaning “the Orbit,” an initiative launched by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation at the Islamic Arts Biennale that promotes collaboration and dialogue between institutions with significant collections of Islamic art around the world.
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Hwar AlMadar is a dedicated podcast series inspired by AlMadar, meaning “the Orbit,” an initiative launched by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation at the Islamic Arts Biennale that promotes collaboration and dialogue between institutions with significant collections of Islamic art around the world.
Opening Panel: Mapping AlMadar | Farida Alhusseini, Dr. Abdulrahman Azzam & Masa Al-Kutoubi
Hwar AlMadar – Islamic Arts Biennale
59 minutes 26 seconds
8 months ago
Opening Panel: Mapping AlMadar | Farida Alhusseini, Dr. Abdulrahman Azzam & Masa Al-Kutoubi
In the first episode of Hwar AlMadar, the Director of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's Islamic Arts Biennale, Farida Alhusseini, alongside one of the three Artistic Directors of the Islamic Arts Biennale, Dr. Abdulrahman Azzam, and AlMadar Lead, Masa Al-Kutoubi discuss the vision of AlMadar. Meaning “The Orbit,” AlMadar is one of the seven unique components of the Islamic Arts Biennale that promotes collaboration and dialogue between institutions with significant collections of Islamic art around the world. Their conversation emphasizes collaboration among institutions, the importance of creativity and connectivity and the process of bringing diverse voices and collections together to create a transformative experience. They reflect on how historical and contemporary pieces are integrated, underscoring AlMadar's role in enriching cultural understanding and perpetuating Islamic civilizations’ legacy.
Hwar AlMadar – Islamic Arts Biennale
Hwar AlMadar is a dedicated podcast series inspired by AlMadar, meaning “the Orbit,” an initiative launched by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation at the Islamic Arts Biennale that promotes collaboration and dialogue between institutions with significant collections of Islamic art around the world.
