https://simplecast.com Join Salem AlSuwaidi and Shamsa Alameemi from the SWALIF Publishing House as they dissect regional discourse while engaging with art and literature produced by Youth in the MENA. 2021 SWALIF Collective en Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:00:29 +0000 https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f52925e5-391c-4c5c-ab39-51d257e04b4e/05b3ca44-e20d-4b54-a188-59855efef080/3000x3000/cover-art.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com episodic Join Salem AlSuwaidi and Shamsa Alameemi from the SWALIF Publishing House as they dissect regional discourse while engaging with art and literature produced by Youth in the MENA. Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi no https://feeds.simplecast.com/PIBHV_OX art, critique, literature, middle east, north africa, publishing, youth Salem AlSuwaidi salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com d9462eb7-770d-44d5-ad47-e8cae06c6122 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa AlMansoori, Shamsa Alameemi, Salem Alsuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-16-shamsa-almansoori-TT7mxJ_Z Khaleejiness Episode 16: Shamsa AlMansoori Shamsa AlMansoori, Shamsa Alameemi, Salem Alsuwaidi 00:35:32 On today’s episode @shamsaeye takes us through the landscape of Abu Dhabi and its regions and how they have affected how she has come to know herself. We invite you to this conversation where Shamsa tells us more about how her sense of belonging has been grounded in her immediate geographic experiences. On today’s episode @shamsaeye takes us through the landscape of Abu Dhabi and its regions and how they have affected how she has come to know herself. We invite you to this conversation where Shamsa tells us more about how her sense of belonging has been grounded in her immediate geographic experiences. culture, identity, literature, middle east, belonging, art no full 16 1 bb62f921-6716-416d-8e49-e56988c4c6fa Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Khaldoun Khelaifi, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-15-khaldoun-khelaifi-QLJ_908Y Khaleejiness Episode 15: Khaldoun Khelaifi Khaldoun Khelaifi, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi 00:34:24 Episode 15 is now live on all streaming platforms! Join us today with Khaldoun Khelaifi as we discuss societal pressures and how they affect one's expression of identity. In his work, Khaldoun poses the question,”Why Are We Afraid of Colours?”In its exploration we are given insight to our societal contexts and the dynamics at play. Episode 15 is now live on all streaming platforms! Join us today with Khaldoun Khelaifi as we discuss societal pressures and how they affect one's expression of identity. In his work, Khaldoun poses the question,”Why Are We Afraid of Colours?”In its exploration we are given insight to our societal contexts and the dynamics at play. politics, culture, identity, literature, middle east, art no full 15 1 94940d3d-b517-4b2c-9a59-dbebb3519d37 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Buthaina AlZaman, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-14-buthaina-alzaman-8d45qibP Khaleejiness Episode 14: Buthaina AlZaman Buthaina AlZaman, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi 00:29:02 Buthaina AlZaman (@bothaynaa) takes us through stories of the past, uncovering the importance of urban structure and architecture. Addressing how it’s affecting children, neighbourhood dynamics, and simplicity in tradition, Buthaina is attaching the built form of Khaleeji spaces to our identity. Get a glimpse of this Khaleejiness through our conversation with the artist! Buthaina AlZaman (@bothaynaa) takes us through stories of the past, uncovering the importance of urban structure and architecture. Addressing how it’s affecting children, neighbourhood dynamics, and simplicity in tradition, Buthaina is attaching the built form of Khaleeji spaces to our identity. Get a glimpse of this Khaleejiness through our conversation with the artist! youth, literature, architecture, middle east, art no full 14 1 b903a460-dc2a-4dd7-8788-ecc4d2ce3a27 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi, Khaled Esguerra) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-13-khaled-esguerra-waiXAyf7 Khaleejiness Episode 13: Khaled Esguerra Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi, Khaled Esguerra 00:38:34 This episode we have a conversation with Khaled Esguerra about his exploration of identity and space and how that has factored into his sense of identity! Tune in to hear us talk about how Khaleejiness manifests in @electra_street ’s life and the way electra street plays a defining role in community development within the city of Abu Dhabi. This episode we have a conversation with Khaled Esguerra about his exploration of identity and space and how that has factored into his sense of identity! Tune in to hear us talk about how Khaleejiness manifests in @electra_street ’s life and the way electra street plays a defining role in community development within the city of Abu Dhabi. politics, culture, youth, identity, literature, middle east, art no full 13 1 586daba8-afc1-499d-a17e-fec4d31615b7 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi, Hajar AlMutairi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-12-hajar-almutairi-_TSthLLW Khaleejiness Episode 12: Hajar AlMutairi Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi, Hajar AlMutairi 00:32:45 On this episode of Shul'Salfa, Hajar AlMutairi takes us through a discussion of feminism that is situated through the Khaleeji lens. @trilogies_123 deconstructs the way our societies in the region interact with the movement and multifaceted practices of toxic masculinity and femininity within our spaces. On this episode of Shul'Salfa, Hajar AlMutairi takes us through a discussion of feminism that is situated through the Khaleeji lens. @trilogies_123 deconstructs the way our societies in the region interact with the movement and multifaceted practices of toxic masculinity and femininity within our spaces. culture, youth, identity, literature, middle east, art no full 12 1 2a318b74-004d-4248-afe8-90b41262732a Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Abdulaziz Alhosni, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-11-abdulaziz-alhosni-q5RRy17H Khaleejiness Episode 11: Abdulaziz Alhosni Shamsa Alameemi, Abdulaziz Alhosni, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:34:46 Please join our conversation with @azizzlll as he takes us through his colorful interpretation of Khaleejiness. Abdulaziz talks to us about the role of social media in his practice and his exploration of masculinity and expression through the series of "Raised by the Wolves" and various other works. Please join our conversation with @azizzlll as he takes us through his colorful interpretation of Khaleejiness. Abdulaziz talks to us about the role of social media in his practice and his exploration of masculinity and expression through the series of "Raised by the Wolves" and various other works. culture, youth, identity, literature, middle east, art no full 11 1 16a25c9a-7d57-4ba3-bff2-c342e7d2fe45 Sat, 9 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Mariam AlKatheeri, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-10-mariam-alkatheeri-9_X2Rp6m Khaleejiness Episode 10: Mariam AlKatheeri Shamsa Alameemi, Mariam AlKatheeri, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:33:28 Please join our conversation with @mariamfolder as she takes us through her intuitive art practice. Mariam AlKatheeri tells us all about the intricate relationship she has with emotions and the cathartic experience of letting them all go. We learn what burning is all about and significance of such an act. Please join our conversation with @mariamfolder as she takes us through her intuitive art practice. Mariam AlKatheeri tells us all about the intricate relationship she has with emotions and the cathartic experience of letting them all go. We learn what burning is all about and significance of such an act. photography, youth, identity, literature, khaleej, middle east, art no full 10 1 028d444f-30fd-4256-9389-4a59ae3906fc Wed, 6 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Zayed Alhaddar, Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-9-zayed-alhaddar-2ajeN27a Khaleejiness Episode 9: Zayed AlHaddar Zayed Alhaddar, Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:34:00 Tune into our conversation with @zayed_alhaddar as he takes us through his multifaceted experiences with his sense of Khaleejiness. Zayed touches on some interesting ideas about what it means to be a mixed-Emirati, a life many in the region live, the significance of multiculturalism. Tune into our conversation with @zayed_alhaddar as he takes us through his multifaceted experiences with his sense of Khaleejiness. Zayed touches on some interesting ideas about what it means to be a mixed-Emirati, a life many in the region live, the significance of multiculturalism. photography, youth, literature, khaleeji, middle east, art no full 9 1 4ba013a1-647b-4268-b1c1-2fa64c79d0b0 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Marwa Ali, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-8-marwa-ali-y5zTEKeb Khaleejiness Episode 8: Marwa Ali Shamsa Alameemi, Marwa Ali, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:36:03 Join our conversation with @extrashotsby.mar as she takes us through her exploration of Khaleejiness as she attempts to find a path that leads her home. Marwa Ali is an Egyptian photographer who uses the lens to wander through spaces and self-actualize what it means to claim an identity and the process behind it. Join our conversation with @extrashotsby.mar as she takes us through her exploration of Khaleejiness as she attempts to find a path that leads her home. Marwa Ali is an Egyptian photographer who uses the lens to wander through spaces and self-actualize what it means to claim an identity and the process behind it. photography, youth, identity, literature, khaleeji, art no full 8 1 2d4a7499-43e6-4632-b12c-447f6b74a96b Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Hamad Al-Fayhani, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-7-hamad-al-fayhani-2j_nw_RG Khaleejiness Episode 7: Hamad Al-Fayhani Shamsa Alameemi, Hamad Al-Fayhani, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:38:20 Join our conversation with @hamad.jf as he enlightens us with the feelings behind the symbolic images he uses to explore his Khaleeji identity. On this episode we also talk about how photography and writing intersect in exploring his sense of identity and get deep into zodiac signs. Join our conversation with @hamad.jf as he enlightens us with the feelings behind the symbolic images he uses to explore his Khaleeji identity. On this episode we also talk about how photography and writing intersect in exploring his sense of identity and get deep into zodiac signs. youth, identity, literature, khaleeji, old city, art no full 7 1 ddb03c18-56f8-4b2f-9a54-9ecf9ccbabbe Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Latifa Alkhayat, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-5-latifa-alkhayat-CzRQyxgq Khaleejiness Episode 6: Latifa Alkhayat Shamsa Alameemi, Latifa Alkhayat, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:39:10 Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with Latifa Alkhayat @line.tifa as she opens us up an architectural perspective of what it means to be Khaleeji, and what it could potentially lead to in the future. Here’s to Khaleeji youth. We tend to neglect these conversations about spaces and their implications on our sense of self, and Latifa's documentation really encourages the viewer to initiate a process of reflection. Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with Latifa Alkhayat @line.tifa as she opens us up an architectural perspective of what it means to be Khaleeji, and what it could potentially lead to in the future. Here’s to Khaleeji youth. We tend to neglect these conversations about spaces and their implications on our sense of self, and Latifa's documentation really encourages the viewer to initiate a process of reflection. documentation, photography, youth, literature, khaleeji, agriculture, space, art yes full 6 1 91f95022-e2d6-4e40-984c-adf593dd013c Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi, Mahmood AlZadjali) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-5-mahmood-alzadjali-rzeLdOuJ Khaleejiness Episode 5: Mahmood AlZadjali Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi, Mahmood AlZadjali 00:42:41 Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with @mahmood_zadjali as he enlightens us all with his experience as a Balushi Omani artist. Let us celebrate this tribe and culture as we explore his colorful, welcoming, loving photo series during this episode and discuss his relationship with the Khaleeji identity. Join Salem and Shamsa’s conversation with @mahmood_zadjali as he enlightens us all with his experience as a Balushi Omani artist. Let us celebrate this tribe and culture as we explore his colorful, welcoming, loving photo series during this episode and discuss his relationship with the Khaleeji identity. photography, youth, identity, literature, khaleeji, gcc, art no full 5 1 8b9df1eb-9bb0-430a-8b93-a78be8667e64 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Salem AlSuwaidi, Malaika Munshi, Shamsa Alameemi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-4-malaika-munshi-ycgJ3Ql9 Khaleejiness Episode 4: Malaika Munshi Salem AlSuwaidi, Malaika Munshi, Shamsa Alameemi 00:36:34 Join Salem, Shamsa, and @malaikamunshi as they discuss the ups and downs of third culture kids who grew up in the UAE, and how that could in turn affect their sense of self. Malaika highlights how integral the Desi community is to the Khaleej, and in turn our culture in “Encapsulated Volume I: Photoessays on Khaleejiness” Join Salem, Shamsa, and @malaikamunshi as they discuss the ups and downs of third culture kids who grew up in the UAE, and how that could in turn affect their sense of self. Malaika highlights how integral the Desi community is to the Khaleej, and in turn our culture in “Encapsulated Volume I: Photoessays on Khaleejiness” culture, youth, identity, literature, art no full 4 1 0447e85b-13ac-475b-a054-49b967b7ed41 Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Ali AlHosani, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-3-ali-alhosani-UT83fhF_ Khaleejiness Episode 3: Ali AlHosani Ali AlHosani, Salem AlSuwaidi, Shamsa Alameemi 00:33:33 This episode showcases how the Khaleeji identify as a monolith can so heavily affect our sense of self. Ali AlHosani (@alila.002), Salem and Shamsa talk about their personal experiences with identity and how it has affected them respectively, and what performances they regularly put on. This episode showcases how the Khaleeji identify as a monolith can so heavily affect our sense of self. Ali AlHosani (@alila.002), Salem and Shamsa talk about their personal experiences with identity and how it has affected them respectively, and what performances they regularly put on. youth, identity, literature, khaleeji, art yes full 3 1 273094f1-15e5-4a35-92d3-3ee9bf049999 Sat, 4 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Lama Al Jallal, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/khaleejiness-episode-2-lama-al-jallal-6x32Ib0a Khaleejiness Episode 2: Lama Al Jallal Shamsa Alameemi, Lama Al Jallal, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:38:40 This episode highlights the trivialized pressures that are placed on Khaleeji youth, where Lama (@fruiitflyy), Salem and Shamsa delve into their personal experiences growing up and realize many have experienced similar childhoods, just in different fonts. A very polar conversation unravels as we take a glimpse into Lama's photoessay for "Encapsulated Volume 1: Photoessays on Khaleejiness." This episode highlights the trivialized pressures that are placed on Khaleeji youth, where Lama (@fruiitflyy), Salem and Shamsa delve into their personal experiences growing up and realize many have experienced similar childhoods, just in different fonts. A very polar conversation unravels as we take a glimpse into Lama's photoessay for "Encapsulated Volume 1: Photoessays on Khaleejiness." womanhood, youth, literature, khaleej, art no full 2 1 9eef2040-006f-4660-9b36-5f97385b7350 Wed, 1 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Salem AlSuwaidi, Ishaq Madan, Shamsa Alameemi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/shulsalfa-ishaq-6vk__Rmf Khaleejiness Episode 1: Ishaq Madan Salem AlSuwaidi, Ishaq Madan, Shamsa Alameemi 00:33:53 What is the most ridiculous iteration of the Chicken Nugget joke that you’ve heard? Please give @ishaqmadan a warm welcome to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the coming of age realisation that you are: Khaleeji. Enough. A lot of Khaleejis are stuck between what feels like a binary of tradition and globalization, and we unpack a lot of our personal experiences with Ishaq in this episode and would love to share them with you. What is the most ridiculous iteration of the Chicken Nugget joke that you’ve heard? Please give @ishaqmadan a warm welcome to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the coming of age realisation that you are: Khaleeji. Enough. A lot of Khaleejis are stuck between what feels like a binary of tradition and globalization, and we unpack a lot of our personal experiences with Ishaq in this episode and would love to share them with you. identity, literature, khaleeji, bahrain, art no full 1 1 7b3b3457-2837-405b-b175-4d693cb8fc7f Sat, 7 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 salemalsuwaidi2@gmail.com (Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi) https://shulsalfa.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-shulsalfa-DOAtuQE4 Welcome to Shul'Salfa Shamsa Alameemi, Salem AlSuwaidi 00:18:02 In Episode 0 we introduce you all to the world of SWALIF and what the mission and story behind the company is. This Episode also welcomes our co-hosts, Salem and Shamsa, and introduces the first project "Encapsulated Volume 1: Photoessays on Khaleejiness" In Episode 0 we introduce you all to the world of SWALIF and what the mission and story behind the company is. This Episode also welcomes our co-hosts, Salem and Shamsa, and introduces the first project "Encapsulated Volume 1: Photoessays on Khaleejiness" culture, literature, community, art no full 0 1