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Can Art Change the Narrative? Sunny Rahbar on Vision, Risk & Reinvention

Raja Haddad Season 2 Episode 2

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Forward_Moves! Hosts Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad sit down for a raw, face-to-face conversation with Sunny Rahbar, co-founder of The Third Line gallery in Dubai. Together, they trace Sunny’s journey from post-9/11 New York to pioneering one of the region’s most impactful contemporary art spaces.

🎨 What You'll Hear
 • How a personal crisis after 9/11 became a catalyst for cultural change
 • Founding Bidoun magazine and The Third Line 
 • The role of art in reshaping narratives about the Middle East
 • Mentorship, community, and the real work behind sustaining a gallery
 • Sunny’s vision for the future—from gallery leadership to artist retreats in nature

If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone passionate about creativity and cultural legacy, this episode will speak to you.

🔔 Watch now and share with someone who needs a creative spark.
 🎧 Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

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