In the second episode of the second season of Hiwar, we host Syrian artist Sulafa Hijazi, who talks about identity and new media, and their relation to art and society.
The episode was recorded on May 24, 2025. It is prepared by and presented by Reham Kannout Alrefaie.
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Born in Damascus, Syria, Sulafa Hijazi is a Berlin-based director and interdisciplinary artist. She studied at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Syria, majoring in dramatic studies, and at the Städelschule Contemporary Fine Art Academy in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Currently, she’s a master's degree candidate in new media.
With a background in theater, animation, conceptual art, and films, she has created a diverse range of work that intersects various media and digital technologies, including multimedia installations, augmented reality, digital illustrations, lenticular prints, and animated films, as well as participatory and edutainment projects.
Her artworks have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, featured on online platforms, newspapers, and books, and are part of acclaimed art collections such as the British Museum in London, Barjeel Art Foundation in Sharjah, and International Media Support (IMS) in Copenhagen.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sulafa Hijazi's website
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Hiwar is a podcast by the Atassi Foundation for Arts and Culture. It’s a series of interviews in Arabic with Syrian artists, curators, and researchers interested in Syrian modern and contemporary art.
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