Join Elizabeth Giorgis as she tells us about some of the symbols and imagery that appear in Melkamzer’s paintings, such as faces, vines, suns and moons, to gain insight into reading telsem. 


Backstory is available in both audio and video formats. To view this episode in video, click here.

CREDITS

Host: Elizabeth Giorgis

Artwork: Untitled  (year) by Henok Melkamzer.

Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma and Mahshid Rafiei.

Film and Multimedia: Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnan Suresh, Ward Helal, Shafeek Nalakath Kareem, and Magdi Tawfig.

Special thanks: Nawar Al Qassimi

© Sharjah Art Foundation, 2023

Join Elizabeth Giorgis as she tells us about some of the symbols and imagery that appear in Melkamzer’s paintings, such as faces, vines, suns and moons, to gain insight into reading telsem. 
 Backstory is available in both audio and video formats. To view this episode in video, click <a href="https://youtu.be/-kr_gKv0mTQ?si=FPNSPSXOMTWoleri">here</a>.
CREDITS
Host: Elizabeth Giorgis
Artwork: Untitled  (year) by Henok Melkamzer.
Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma and Mahshid Rafiei.
Film and Multimedia: Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnan Suresh, Ward Helal, Shafeek Nalakath Kareem, and Magdi Tawfig.
Special thanks: Nawar Al Qassimi
© Sharjah Art Foundation, 2023

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Artand enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.

For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart. 

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.
For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/?hl=en">@sharjahart</a>.

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.   For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart.

Speaking of Art

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art   and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world. 

For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart. 

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art   and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world. 
For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/?hl=en">@sharjahart</a>.

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