Samia Halaby presenting a kinetic painting performance in her studio in New York, 2018. Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut / Hamburg.

 

Full program of the lecture series here.

Lecture

Making Art for Whom? Urgency, Cancellation, and Loss

Nadia Radwan, HEAD – Genève

11 December 2024, 5-6:30 pm, University of Vienna, Department of Near Eastern Studies (Hörsaal) and via Zoom

 

This lecture is part of the series Cultural Heritage in the Middle East and Central Asia: Conservation and Destruction, which examines critical issues surrounding the preservation and loss of cultural heritage in these regions.

Join us for an insightful lecture by Nadia Radwan, as she explores the intersection of art, heritage, and resilience in the face of cultural destruction. This thought-provoking presentation will delve into the role of contemporary artistic practices in addressing urgency, cancellation, and loss in the Middle East. From craft to counter-archiving and collecting fragments, Radwan examines how these creative approaches contribute to preserving narratives and heritage amidst challenging conditions.