The Radical Contemporary Podcast
Radical Contemporary is a Digital Curator and Podcast based between Cairo, Dubai & Jeddah for the sharing, discovery and appreciation of artistic and personal expression in the MENA region & beyond.
Radicals are people who notice things. We are observers. Artists. Writers. Designers. Musicians. Filmmakers. Intellectuals. Cultural Producers. Dreamers. Thought-leaders. We’re a community of Creators - who know that your biggest asset is your ability to ask questions, to critique & to converse with like-minded people. On Radical the conversation is always open … so hop on whenever you need a dose of creative genius & make sure to bring some coffee, tea, a snack? Whatever it is - the brain food is on us.
Episodes
153 episodes
Zaina Deesi: Exploring 'Our Future(s)' with Dubai Future Foundation
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Zaina Deesi, Marketing at the Dubai Future Foundation, about the mesmerizing experience "...
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Season 10
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Episode 125
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10:15
Ayesha Sultana and Sabih Ahmed: Fragility & Resilience at Ishara
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan is joined with Bangladeshi artist Ayesha Sultana...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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1:25:50
Elena Marinoni: Trend Forecasting and AI in a Multicultural World at Istituto Marangoni Dubai
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to trend forecasting expert Elena Marinoni, Director of Education at the Istituto ...
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Season 10
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Episode 123
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24:52
Pablo Del Val: Introducing EDITIONS From Art Dubai to Dubai Design Week
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Pablo Del Val, the visionary Artistic Director of Art Dubai and Editi...
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Season 10
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Episode 122
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18:35
Sandhini Poddar: Adjunct Curator at Large Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Adjunct Curator at Large at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi project Sa...
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Season 10
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Episode 121
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40:28
Smita Prabhakar: Ishara Art Foundation
Smita Prabhakar, Founder and ChairpersonSmita Prabhakar is an entrepreneur, collector and art patron who has been based in the UAE for over four decades. She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Ishara Art Foundation. Smita is also ...
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Season 10
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Episode 120
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38:42
Nour Solo: 5Min Meditation For Visualisation
This is a 5 minute Visualization Meditation practice by Nour Hassan that incorporates light breath work and prompts, in order to help you consciously create a positive mindset shift and ...
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Season 10
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Episode 119
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8:07
Nour Solo: 13 Going On 31
Hello my loves, in this solo episode I go deep into the transition that was turning 30 for me, what has changed and what has stayed the same! It's a great one for the new season and for anyone looking to get some insight and tips on embracing t...
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Season 10
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Episode 118
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14:19
Nour Solo: How to be THE Girl (Revisit)
In this solo episode our founder Nour Hassan talks about the "fun girl" phenomenon affecting girls in their 20's and how to be THE girl instead. Enjoy and DM us your feedback.
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Season 10
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Episode 117
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10:05
Nour Solo: Men vs. Women on Social Media (Revisit)
Our founder Nour Hassan spills the tea on MEN vs. WOMEN on social media and how being smart is more difficult that being aesthetic. She does not hold back - Enjoy!Follow @radicalcontem...
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Season 10
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Episode 111
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14:09
Ahmed El Naggar: Sandro & Maje Paris Open In Egypt
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Chairman & CEO of Nile Porjects Ahmed El Naggar on the openin og contemporary luxury stores
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Season 10
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Episode 120
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22:41
Moment 1: This Is Not A Dream: Maram
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Maram Aboul Enein, Egyptian-Canadian Fashion Designer and Creative Director about her eponymous fashion brand
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Season 10
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Episode 119
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4:17
Sarah Almehairi: Read Between The Lines
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Emirati artist and poet Sarah Almehairi.Born in 1998, Sarah a practicing arti...
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Season 10
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Episode 118
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19:31
Moment 1: These 4 Words Will Change Your Life: Ali Cha'aban
In this episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Lebanese artist and Creative Director Ali Cha'aban who is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ...
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Season 10
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Episode 117
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2:56
Nour Solo: Leave Early & Level Up (Revisit)
Our founder Nour Hassan shares the story behind her Instagram bio "Leaves Early" and shares her top 6 leveling up tips to help you map out your day and set yourself up for success.
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Season 10
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Episode 116
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15:58
Alserkal Spotlight: Global Co-Commission with Tairone & Fiza
Introducing The Radical Contemporary Podcast x Alserkal Avenue podcast Sustainability Spotlight mi...
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Season 10
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Episode 139
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37:37
Mothers Matter: Nahdet El Mansuria For Development
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan visits the incredible women of the Mothers Matter Program at one of the Kindergartens of the Nahdet El Mansuria for Development Program in the El Mansur...
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Season 10
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Episode 138
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29:45
Nour Solo: Imperfect And Working On It
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan records a solo from Abu Dhabi. This is a fun and introspective look at the nuances of routine, perfectionism, balancing work and life, if there is such ...
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Season 10
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Episode 136
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13:24
421 Arts Campus Abu Dhabi
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to the Director at 421 Arts Campus Faisal Al Has...
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Season 10
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Episode 135
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32:51
Art Dubai 2024: A Moment for Community & Healing
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to various stakeholders across Art Dubai 2024 including Simone Gibertoni Swiss CEO
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Season 10
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Episode 134
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1:00:26
Adib Dada: theOtherDada x Art Jameel for COP28
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Adib Dada, the founder of theOtherDada, regenerative Beirut-Based consultancy and ...
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Season 10
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Episode 133
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32:07
Antonia Carver: Art Jameel x theOtherDada for COP28
In this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Antonia Carver, Director of Art Jameel...
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Season 10
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Episode 132
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31:05
Nour Solo: Character Is Not Built On TikTok
In this Solo episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks about the idea of building character outside of social media, the importance of figuring out who who are, the dangers of becoming a so...
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Season 10
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Episode 132
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18:58