ARTEculations from ITERARTE

Exploring Trauma and Memory with Majd Abdel Hamid Welcome to Articulations. In this episode, we are joined by Palestinian artist Majd Abdel Hamid, who delves into themes of trauma, memory, and lived experience through his intricate textile works. Majd shares his accidental journey into the arts, the intersection between mathematics and art, and how he employs traditional craft techniques to addres...

In this episode of Articulations, we sit down with Elif Uras, whose remarkable journey from law to visual arts exemplifies the unexpected paths that can lead to artistic innovation. Through her masterful integration of traditional Iznik ceramics with contemporary themes, Uras explores the complexities of gender, labor, and cultural identity. Join us for an illuminating conversation about how her w...

In this episode of Articulations by ITERARTE, Laura Egerton converses with Tamara Chalabi about her co-curated exhibition 'Beneath the Gaze of the Palms' hosted in Riyadh during the Common Grounds Festival in December 2024. The art show, which explores themes of identity, heritage, nature, and migration, features works from both Saudi and Iraqi artists. The dialogue delves into the exhibition's in...

In this episode of Arteculations, co-founder Tamara Chalabi speaks with Iliodora Margelos, a multidisciplinary artist from Athens, Greece, known for her unique visual language using steel wire screens and embroidery. They discuss Margelos' collaboration with Inaash, an organization supporting Palestinian women in refugee camps, to create the 'Stoking Embers' embroidery series. Margelos shares insi...

In this episode, we explore the complex and often lonely path of becoming an artist. Our guest shares their personal struggle, having faced a pivotal decision between pursuing medical school and art school. They delve into the concept of duality, explaining how opposing ideas can coexist without contradiction. The conversation touches on the importance of self-belief, the challenges of understandi...

In this episode of 'Articulations by ITERARTE,' co-founder Tamara Chalabi sits down with Lebanese artist Marwan Sahramani. They discuss Sahramani's rich canvas paintings, his inspirations and techniques, and the emotional essence of his work. The conversation explores Sahramani's artistic practice in the mountains of Tarbena, Spain, and by the sea in Lebanon, delving into light, color, emotional e...

In this episode of the Articulation Podcast, host Tamara dives deep into the artistic journey of painter Maryam, focusing on her latest series 'Seven Shades of Blood.' This poignant series of seven paintings highlights the fight for women's rights, influenced heavily by recent events in Iran. Maryam discusses her exploration of race, self-censorship, and the cultural significance of hair in her wo...

oin us as we step into Lydia's studio and explore the intricate world of fragmentation in her art. Discover her unique process of collecting and deconstructing found objects, the significance of layering, and how themes of beauty, decay, and memory manifest in her work. Dive deep into the art of transitioning from random discarded items to meaningful narratives through painting and textiles, while...

Join Tamara Chalabi, co-founder of ITER Arte, as she converses with artist and poet Paolo Colombo from Athens, Greece, in this episode of Articulation Podcasts. They delve into Paolo's upcoming exhibition at Burt Gallery in Los Angeles, featuring his unique watercolor mosaic technique inspired by ancient muses. Discover Colombo's artistic journey, his influences, the rich historical ties in his wo...

With Nidhi Khurana about her debut solo exhibition Traces of Existence Join us for the inaugural exhibition of ITERARTE, 'Traces of Existence: Place Between Places,' featuring a solo show by artist Nidhi Khurana. Curated by Tamara Chalabi, co-founder of ITERARTE, this episode explores the inspirations, techniques, and the deep-seated roots of Khurana's work. Listen in as Khurana discusses her uniq...

During her residency at Westwerk, Nidhi collaborated with Dr. Pranjal Trivedi, astrophysics researcher at Hamburg Observatory, University of Hamburg, delving into cosmic mysteries mapped across space and time. Pranjal’s research focused on the nature of dark matter and on the origin and evolution of cosmic magnetic fields. We (both the artist and scientist) are made of cosmic dust and the gold and...