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Dr Myriam François: Art and Discomfort in Palestinian Solidarity (Part 1)
Dr Myriam François: Art and Discomfort in Palestinian Solidarity (Part 1)
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In the Season 6 finale of The Art Persists Podcast, we sit down with journalist, filmmaker and writer, Dr Myriam François.We chat to Myriam about how she is dealing with the state of the world today amid Israel's bombardment of Gaza. She questions society's moral boundaries, emphasising the need for discomfort in addressing the conflict. We go on to explore the artist's role in solidarity and resistance. Myriam delves into her film, Finding Alaa, illustrating how grief can unite people across divides. We unpack her background and talk about the racism she faced after converting to Islam as a young woman.The Art Persists Podcast is independently run by Bosla Arts' small team (Georgia & Faz). If you are enjoying the podcast, please support us via Patreon!Learn more: https://www.boslaarts.com/tapp-myriam-francoisFollow Bosla Arts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boslaarts/
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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