What role have artists played in dismantling colonial infrastructures? In what ways have they contributed to creating new platforms in the postcolonial era? What can we learn about forging solidarities through art from past generations? In this episode, Hoor Al Qasimi speaks with Morad Montazami, who co-curated The Casablanca Art School: Platforms and Patterns for a Postcolonial Avant-Garde (1962–1987) with Madeleine de Colnet, about the artistic revolution that followed Morrocan independence in 1956. They discuss the transformation of Casablanca Art School and the efforts towards cultural decolonisation led by Farid Belkahia, Mohammed Chabâa, Bert Flint, Toni (Antonella) Maraini and Mohamed Melehi. Tune in to hear about the story of the Moroccan ‘new wave’ that triggered a new social movement and contributed to artistic solidarities between Latin America, West Asia and Africa. 





CREDITS

Host: Hoor Al Qasimi 

Guest:Morad Montazami 

Editorial and Content Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma, Mahshid Rafiei 

Sound Producer and Editor:Basil Kisswani 

Music and Sound: Luc Allieres, Café da Mañha, 2021

Special Thanks:Nawar Al Qassimi. May Alqaydi, Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnaan Suresh, Ward Helal, Hasan Hujairi, Asad Siddique

What role have artists played in dismantling colonial infrastructures? In what ways have they contributed to creating new platforms in the postcolonial era? What can we learn about forging solidarities through art from past generations? In this episode, Hoor Al Qasimi speaks with Morad Montazami, who co-curated The Casablanca Art School: Platforms and Patterns for a Postcolonial Avant-Garde (1962–1987) with Madeleine de Colnet, about the artistic revolution that followed Morrocan independence in 1956. They discuss the transformation of Casablanca Art School and the efforts towards cultural decolonisation led by Farid Belkahia, Mohammed Chabâa, Bert Flint, Toni (Antonella) Maraini and Mohamed Melehi. Tune in to hear about the story of the Moroccan ‘new wave’ that triggered a new social movement and contributed to artistic solidarities between Latin America, West Asia and Africa. 
 
 
CREDITS 
Host: Hoor Al Qasimi 
Guest: Morad Montazami 
Editorial and Content Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma, Mahshid Rafiei 
Sound Producer and Editor: Basil Kisswani 
Music and Sound: Luc Allieres, Café da Mañha, 2021
Special Thanks: Nawar Al Qassimi. May Alqaydi, Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnaan Suresh, Ward Helal, Hasan Hujairi, Asad Siddique

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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