Relay

In this episode of Relay , host Raja Aderdor speaks with Habeeb Abu-Futtaim from Gubgub Studios in a conversation that explores artist-run spaces, independent creative practice, and the role of community in building a more sustainable arts ecosystem in Qatar. Gubgub Studios is the first artist-run, affordable shared studio space for artists of all disciplines in Qatar. Beyond providing workspaces,...

In this episode of Relay , host Raja Aderdor speaks with Ammar Alqamash, artist, creative director and the founder of Photo Art Qatar, in a conversation that explores photography as a form of documentation, interpretation, and cultural memory. Together, they reflect on the role of photography in recording people, places, and everyday life, considering how images move beyond individual moments to b...

Thabet S. Sultan, an Iraqi architect and graphic designer, joins host Raja Aderdor in a conversation that explores architecture, visual identity, publishing, heritage, and the role of design in shaping national narratives. Thabet S. Sultan is a multidisciplinary designer whose work moves across architecture, graphic design, writing, publishing, and cultural documentation. His practice examines how...

In this episode of Relay , host Raja Aderdor speaks with Fatima Al Yousef, a Qatari artist and illustrator, in a conversation that explores artistic practice, visual storytelling, and the relationship between identity and contemporary art. Fatima Al Yousef is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in observation and lived experience. Working primarily through illustration and visual storytelling, s...

Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Ben Marcus from Goodbye Press , in a conversation that explores the realities of independent publishing and the material and editorial processes that shape it. Based in Chicago, Goodbye Press is an independent publishing house known for its strong visual identity and commitment to print culture. Working across books, printed matter, and risograph production, the press...

Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Tasneem Hozein from 40MUSTAQEL , in a conversation that explores the emergence of regional publishing platforms and their role within evolving media landscapes. Together, they reflect on the challenges of distribution, audience-building, and sustainability, considering what it takes to create independent platforms that can grow and endure. The discussion examines how...

Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Hind Al Saad, Reham Mohamed, and Sara Al-Afifi in a conversation that explores the curatorial process behind Tasmeem Doha 2026: Transmit.  Together, they reflect on how concepts such as transmission and knowledge commons are translated into an exhibition framework, and what it means to curate within a space shaped by collaboration and shared authorship. Tasmeem Doha i...

Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Sebastian Baden, director of Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, in a conversation that explores the evolving role of cultural institutions today. Together, they reflect on how museums are rethinking their position in a rapidly shifting cultural and political landscape, and what it means to remain relevant, responsive, and critically engaged. The discussion moves across ques...

In this introductory episode, we uncover the idea behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from future conversations. We also explore the meaning of the word relay and present the visual identity of the podcast designed by artist Vajo , whose artwork reflects the movement of ideas and collaboration at the heart of the project. Relay , a podcast from Clavis Aurea Podcasts , explores the peo...