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Episode 18: The Spirit of Hagia Sophia with Bissera Pentcheva
Hagia Sophia has featured in thousands of books and treatises throughout the centuries, many of which have praised the awe-inspiring spaces of this architectural wonder. Yet recently, the building has [...]
Episode 17: The Importance of the Moon with Ulrike al-Khamis
The Moon has been revered by civilisations all over the world across time. It provides gentle light, sets calendars and regulates the tidal force. Ulrike al-Khamis explores our fascination with [...]
Episode 16: A Matter of Perspective with eL Seed
eL Seed works in the public sphere, for the people and - most of the time - with the people. During this conversation, eL Seed sheds light on his career, [...]
Episode 15: Rethinking Identities — Iran and Beyond with Sussan Babaie
Join Dr Sussan Babaie in an illuminating conversation about how we, as societies, deal with misconceptions and stereotypes regarding our [...]
Episode 14: China and the Other with Nixi Cura
Nixi Cura gives us a comprehensive insight into the different ethnicities and minorities that form modern-day China, and reflects on the [...]
Episode 13: The Sanctuary at the Heart of Islam with Simon O’Meara
The Kaaba is the sanctuary at the heart of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia, where millions of pilgrims head each [...]
Episode 12: A Game of Thrones in Medieval Egypt with Tarek Swelim
Professor Tarek Swelim shares a remarkable period in history full of political conflict, treachery, intrigue and, of course, beauty: Mamluk [...]
New Storytelling: The Art of Greater Being by Alia Alzougbi
Join BAFTA-nominated artist Alia Alzougbi in this inspiring and thought-provoking tale about individuality, self-overcoming and our role within a community. Alia's practice [...]
Episode 10: The Forgotten Kingdoms of India with Navina Haidar
Navina Haidar, Curator in Charge of the Department of Islamic Art at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, takes us [...]
Revisit Claudia Roden and Yasmin Khan: Exploring Middle Eastern Food and Identity
Revisit the Converging Paths event held at Asia House with the renowned food writers, Claudia Roden and Yasmin Khan and their [...]
Ola Seif Takes Over The Barakat Trust Instagram Account
We are happy to introduce Ola Seif, photographer and art historian, who has kindly agreed to be our first guest [...]
Episode 9: World Trade and Art – The Malay World with Michael Backman
Economist, author and gallerist Michael Backman reveals the importance and key role of the Malay world in the history of [...]
Episode 8: The Fascination of Islam with Anna Contadini
Join Professor Anna Contadini as she takes us on an evocative journey to discover the fascination and curiosity that Islamic art [...]