Many interdisciplinary artists stumble into Arabic calligraphy — but few leave.
In this conversation, we explore what happens when the script demands full attention.

Art isn't just expression — it unites.In this conversation, we explore how art becomes a tool for solidarity, especially in times of upheaval. From murals to graffiti, we reflect on the role of street art during the Sudanese revolution — how walls became voices, and images carried messages when words were silenced.

A conversation about paper, precision, and emotion. We talk about how layering colour and cutting shapes becomes a language of its own — one that speaks in silence and shadow.

A love letter to buildings in brushstrokes. This conversation is about memory, perspective, and the artist’s way of seeing structure as poetry.

It’s not always direct — no flags or maps. But culture finds its way in: through color, rhythm, repetition, memory. In this conversation, we talk about how a Sudanese background subtly shapes her creative choices — the stories she carries, the forms she returns to, and how distance can make influence feel even closer.

Creativity thrives on freedom — but what happens when there’s too much of it?
In this conversation, we talk about the overwhelm that comes with endless options: too many materials, directions, ideas, paths. How do artists stay focused, finish work, or even begin when the possibilities feel infinite — and heavy?

What happens when you share Islamic art in spaces where it might be misunderstood?
In this conversation, we reflect on what it means to teach and create Islamic art while living in the West — how communities respond with curiosity, connection, or caution.

What does it take to turn creativity into a career? In this conversation, we explore how artists make that transition — from building a portfolio and finding your audience to setting prices and creating income streams. It’s part mindset, part logistics, and a whole lot of experimentation.

Where’s the line between influence and imitation? In this conversation, we unpack the often-blurry space between learning from others and finding your own voice. From references and research to personal style and credit, we talk about what it really means to be inspired — without copying.

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An artist shares how tactile pattern-making opens up new dimensions. We explore the process behind clay, stamps, and the small details that make an artwork feel alive.

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What can folding reveal about design, pattern, and precision? We talk with an artist whose work explores the technical and visual possibilities of paper — how simple creases can create complex, dimensional structures grounded in geometry and control.

Every artist creates within a cultural context — whether inherited, chosen, or questioned.
In this conversation, we explore how culture shapes what we make, how we see, and how we express. From motifs and materials to unspoken values and visual language, we ask: how much of our art is ours, and how much is what made us?

Behind every artwork is a palette, and behind every palette is a story. In this conversation, we reflect on how artists choose, collect, and connect with colour — one swatch at a time.

Sandy Kurt and Fadhila Al Dhahouri, co-founders of the Global Centre of Islamic Art, give closing remarks, highlights and acknowledgements of the inspiration and achievements of the last 24 hours