Fatema AlBader is an artist and educator. She is dedicated to introducing innovation in education in schools in Kuwait and the United States where she currently resides. Fatema creates her art with passion and determination, believing that in order to stay consistent with creativity, one must dedicate time to it. She is preparing for her first solo exhibition that will be hosted next year in Kuwait.

In this episode we have explored how Fatema keeps her creative practice relevant, why feedback is important for growth of both educators and artists and how innovation in education is slowly changing our perspectives.

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Host: Ksenia Graovac

Project Coordinator: Farah Omrani

Editing: Mohamed Amin

Design: Mariam Mandani

Produced by: Promenade Culture Centre 2024

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Claudia Farkas Al Rashoud is an author, a photojournalist and a cultural consultant. Claudia has been living in Kuwait since 1979 when she joined Arab Times as a first female photojournalist.

Claudia has written a number of books on Kuwait's history and heritage, captivated by the country's changing surroundings. She is also a tireless advocate for animals' rights.

In this episode of Culture Corner we are discussing Kuwait through Claudia's eyes, her efforts to document Kuwait's past and present and why caring for animals means nurturing humans as well.

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Host: Ksenia Graovac

Project Coordinator: Farah Omrani

Editing: Mohamed Amin

Design: Mariam Mandani

Produced by: Promenade Culture Centre 2024

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Dr. Shahd AlShammari is a literature professor and a writer. She has authored numerous titles, Head above water, a memoir, being the latest. Head above water was shortlisted for the Barbellion Prize for Literature.

Her research areas include illness narratives and disability studies. Dr. Shahd also conducts The Literary Mentor platform for supporting literary appreciation and offers writing workshops and masterclasses focusing on reflective and transformative writing.

In this episode of Culture Corner, we discuss her extensive writing on illness and stigma, but also the value and importance of writing in dealing with conflict or engaging in transformative and healing writing.

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Credits:

Host: Ksenia Graovac

Project Coordinator: Farah Omrani

Editing: Mohamed Amin

Design: Mariam Mandani

Produced by: Promenade Culture Centre 2024

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