In this episode of The afikra Podcast, host Mikey Muhanna chats with Dr Taous Dahmani, a London-based art historian, writer, and curator. She discusses her career, her ties to Tunis, and curating the exhibitions Unstable Point and Assembly at Jaou Tunis. She explores the socio-political themes in these works, the challenges of political expression in art, and fostering dialogue among artists from Africa and Southwest Asia, reflecting on their impact amid global issues.
In this episode of The afikra Podcast, host Mikey Muhanna chats with Dr Taous Dahmani, a London-based art historian, writer, and curator. She discusses her career, her ties to Tunis, and curating the exhibitions Unstable Point and Assembly at Jaou Tunis. She explores the socio-political themes in these works, the challenges of political expression in art, and fostering dialogue among artists from Africa and Southwest Asia, reflecting on their impact amid global issues.
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Connection to Tunis and Curatorial Challenges
04:02 Unstable Point Exhibition
06:40 Curatorial Process and Artist Selection
20:35 Political Context and Art
27:21 Emotional and Political Dimensions of Art
35:16 Featured Artists at Jaou Tunis and Their Work
48:31 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
Dr Taous R. Dahmani is a historian of photography, researcher, and writer, who divides her time between London and Marseille. Her PhD focused on the intersection of political actions and photographic practices. She is also editor and content advisor at The Eyes, a trustee of the Photo Oxford Festival, and is on the editorial board of MAI: Visual Culture and Feminism.
Connect with Taous 👉 https://www.instagram.com/taous_r_dahmani/?locale=fr_ca&hl=en
Explore Jaou Tunis 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jaoutunis/