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Radical Contemporary is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah for the sharing, discovery and appreciation of artistic and personal expression in the MENA region & beyond. Radicals are people who notice things. We are observers. Artists. Writers. Designers. Musicians. Filmmakers. Intellectuals. Cultural Producers. Dreamers. Thought-leaders. We’re a community of Creators - who know that your biggest asset is your ability to ask questions, to critique & to converse w ...
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast Sustainability Spotlight mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. The series is focused on #actionism and is entitled "Actionists: Moving from Commitment to Action." Episode 4/4: In this episode our founder Nour Ha…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan visits the incredible women of the Mothers Matter Program at one of the Kindergartens of the Nahdet El Mansuria for Development Program in the El Mansuria district of Cairo, Egypt. The program strives to educate mothers within the short time period of 3 months on everything from the dangers of FMG, Breast Can…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan records a solo from Abu Dhabi. This is a fun and introspective look at the nuances of routine, perfectionism, balancing work and life, if there is such a thing? And what the tangible tools are that Nour uses to get into a state of FLOW. If you're interested in learning how to embrace imperfection, cyclicality…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to the Director at 421 Arts Campus Faisal Al Hassan on the cultural strides that 421 has taken over the past several years in Abu Dhbai, the UAE and beyond, since its inception. Our second guest on the episode is Mays Al Beik, Palestinian Artist, Practitioner and Programs and Community Initiatives Mana…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to various stakeholders across Art Dubai 2024 including Simone Gibertoni Swiss CEO Clinique La Prairie, Sara Naim London-based Syrian artist, Alia Zaal Looteh Emirati Artist and Curator of the Dubai Collection show "Encounters", Hala Khayat Special Advisor for Art & Culture Art Dubai, Emirati Artist Mo…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Adib Dada, the founder of theOtherDada, regenerative Beirut-Based consultancy and architecture practice. The episode dives into Tarabot: Weaving a Living Forum a pavilion designed by theOtherDada and commissioned by Art Jameel, showcasing innovative materials developed locally and inaugurated at COP…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Antonia Carver, Director of Art Jameel. The episode dives into Tarabot: Weaving a Living Forum a pavilion designed by regenerative Beirut-Based consultancy and architecture practice theOtherDada founded by Adib Dada, showcasing innovative materials developed locally and inaugurated at COP28 Duabi, U…
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In this Solo episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks about the idea of building character outside of social media, the importance of figuring out who who are, the dangers of becoming a social clone and finally she gives three tangible takeaways as to how you can navigate social media and ultimately use it to your advantage. Enjoy xx Support the Show…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast Sustainability Spotlight mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. These interviews were recorded and released during COP28, UAE, 2023. The series is focused on #actionism and is entitled "Actionists: Moving from Co…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast Sustainability Spotlight mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. These interviews were recorded and released during COP28, UAE, 2023. The series is focused on #actionism and is entitled "Actionists: Moving from Co…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Lebanese couture and Bridal designer Jean Pierre Khoury. JPK has dressed some of the world's biggest stars such as Yasmine Sabri, Mary J Blige, Myriam Fares and more. He is also the designer who created the iconic and timeless masterpiece that is Nour Hassan's wedding dress. JPK's interest in the fa…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Egyptian Model Mai Yackout. Mai is a young Hijabi model breaking barriers and carving out her own path in industry. With her unique look and killer fashion sense, Mai takes us through what it takes to make it on your own, and against all odds, in the most grueling industry of all: Modeling. We speak…
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In this special holiday episode of The Radical Contemporary Podcast founder Nour Hassan speak to CEO of Gates Developments Hassan Nasr on their impactful initiative this season called The Giving Gates. Gates Developers are hosting a transformative Christmas event at Espana Plaza Mall, centred around the spirit of giving back to the community. This …
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to the co-founders of NUNIZ Cairo Nadia Al Zarkani and Carole Nathan. Founded in 2009 by Nadia, NUNIZ Cairo emerged from a steadfast dedication to precision and quality. Over the span of 15 years, Nadia embarked on a journey of mastering the art of bag making and imparted her team with a global perspec…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Egyptian lifestyle and fashion influencer Noha El Sherbiny. Noha's passion for fashion started since she was a little girl, growing up she realized that she's more into styling that actually making clothes. Noha is not only a fashion influencer but believes in "styling your life", including clothes,…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan interviews French artist Louis Barthélemy on his cross-cultural collaboration with Egyptian heritage handmade rugs staple Kahhal Looms and luxury hair care icon Oribe, bringing ancient Egypt to life with the "Eternal Rituals" limited-edition holiday box sets. Kahhal Looms and Barthélemy, reunite to create an …
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In this solo episode our founder Nour Hassan shares a principle she calls "Be First or Be Sheep" ™️. Topics covered include how to identify and harness your taste, how to avoid following the herd and the responsibility that comes with being an early adopter aka First Mover Advantage. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Prada. #BornInRoma Suppo…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast Sustainability Spotlight mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. These interviews were recorded and released during COP28, UAE, 2023. The series is focused on #actionism and is entitled "Actionists: Moving from Co…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Source Beauty founder Lydia Schoonderbeek. Lydia has over 15 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Lydia has dual heritage, Dutch and Egyptian and has lived and worked in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Leeds (UK), Munich and London. She recently completed her MBA in fashion from Central Saint Martins, Unive…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks about the infamous "3o2det el Khawaga" concept in Egyptian and Middle Eastern societies, how this "masal" came to be, and how we can get rid of this toxic mentality in order to help our youth believe that they are enough and thrive! This is a spicy 25 minute solo - Enjoy! Support the Show.…
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Vilma Jurkute is the Executive Director of Alserkal Initiatives, overseeing Alserkal Avenue, Alserkal Arts Foundation, and Alserkal Advisory. Her professional and academic experience is centered on placemaking and the development of sustainable, community-centric creative economies with both global and regional impact. Vilma has been instrumental i…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast mini-series in collaboration with Alserkal Avenue and hosted by Radical Contemporary founder Nour Hassan. This series of 6 episodes spotlights the risk-taking entrepreneurs who have molded and shaped the culture and community at Alserkal Avenue, across the MENA region and beyond…
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Doina Ciobanu known as simply Doina, is a Milan and London-based fashion influencer turned Creative Director and Sustainability Advocate. Described as having one of the strongest personal brands in the United Kingdom’s fashion industry, Doina has modeled and collaborated with a list of luxury fashion brands that includes Agent Provocateur, Burberry…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Chiara Costa , Head of Programs at Fondazione Prada. Chiara Costa, Head of Programs at Fondazione Prada since 2019, is the volcanic mind behind the projects organized in the Fondazione Prada ecosystem. Art historian and researcher, she has collaborated with la Biennale di Venezia, Manifesta, CCCS S…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to scenographer and light artist Soheil Rad. Soheil Rad’s work was displayed @leilahellergallery at Alserkal Avenue during Dubai Art Week and Alserkal Art Week. Soheil Rad is an Iranian scenographer and light artist passionate about combining his design background in Italy with Iranian arts creating l…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Bangladeshi immigrant artist Asif Hoque. As a Bangladeshi immigrant raised between Rome and South Florida, Hoque draws on his own experience to figuratively and stylistically merge aspects of multicultural identity within his painting practice. Combining his early fascination with the classical fine…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to the Regional Director of Art Dubai, Hala Khayat. Hala Khayat is a scholar on Arab and Middle Eastern Modern and Contemporary art and has been integral in developing Christie’s Dubai since its inception in 2007, playing a key role in the expansion and globalisation of the Middle East’s art market bo…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to the Associate Director of VIP Relations at Art Dubai, Zain Mahjoub. Zain Mahjoub leads Art Dubai’s VIP and regional engagement strategies, bringing diverse experience across the commercial and not-for-profit arts and culture sector in the Middle East, having worked as a practitioner, project manage…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Egyptian fashion designer Sara El Emary. They talk about not only fashion design and how Sara started her career but also about women empowerment, finding yourself after starting a family, being confident in your own skin and pursuing your dreams. Sara El Emary's concept for starting a clothing lin…
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In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to our fitness guru Rowana Badry. They speak about Rowana's fitness journey, starting from being on the National swimming team to her moving to the United States. Rowana shares with us a big part of her life as a fitness coach but also as a wife and mother and how she balances it all. Rowana Badry is …
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to SNAP14 Productions co-founder Nadia El-Dasher. They speak about how Snap14 came to light, how Nadia's interest in Fashion Production started and the behind the scenes of some of the amazing shoots they did such as Vogue Arabia, GQ Middleeast, Harper's Bazaar Arabia and many more. SNAP14 is a creativ…
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Relaxscent founder Nour Zanaty. They speak about their candle collaboration "A Light That Never Goes Out", which sparked a friendship over a mutual love of words and candles. The challenges of starting a business at a young age, and turning a creative hobby into your dream job. Nour Zanaty is now a …
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In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Hana Rashad the founder of jewelry brand HRH or Her Royal Highness. This episode marks the drop of Radical Contemporary and HRH's collaboration "RADICAL ROYALTY" which the two hint, as well as one of many topics covered in this conversation. HRH was built because we believe that every woman has her …
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