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Bridging Dissonance: Art, Identity, and the Syrian Biennale | Khaled Barakeh

In this episode of afikra, we delve into the compelling journey of conceptual artist Khaled Barakeh, from his early days in the Syrian military to making his mark in Germany with art that challenges and reframes political and social structures. Barakeh shares his transition from Syrian art schools to studying in Europe, exploring themes of identity, dissonance, and injustice through his work. He also discusses his "practice of necessity," his professional routine, and notable installations like "Mute" (2020). Furthermore, Barakeh talks about his efforts to keep the Syrian artist community connected through initiatives like the Syrian Biennale, the Syrian Cultural Index, and Coculture, offering advice to his younger self and insights on maintaining a sense of community despite geographical relocations. 00:00 Introduction to Khaled Barakeh's Artistic Journey 00:50 Embracing Conceptual Art 02:00 Training at Syrian Art School 06:50 Experiences in the Syrian Army 11:20 Academic and Artistic Pursuits in Europe 16:00 Navigating Identity and Career in Art 17:25 Adopting a "Practice of Necessity" 20:05 Insight into Professional Routine and Practice 22:45 "Mute" Installation (2020) and Its Impact 31:08 Tackling Geographical Identity and Relocation 34:00 Reflecting on Advice to Younger Self 35:35 Preserving Community Connections 38:08 Initiatives: Syrian Biennale, Syrian Cultural Index, and Coculture 46:32 Engaging with the Audience: Q&A Session Khaled Barakeh is a Syrian conceptual artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries to address poignant political and social issues. With a background that includes mandatory service in the Syrian Army, Barakeh's journey led him to Europe, where he furthered his education and developed a unique artistic practice. His work often focuses on creating spaces for dialogue and reexamining moments of conflict and injustice. Beyond his installations and artistic contributions, Barakeh is dedicated to fostering connections within the Syrian artist community, exemplified by his initiatives like the Syrian Biennale and the establishment of Coculture, a platform aimed at supporting displaced cultural producers. Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉   / mikey_mu   FOLLOW & RATE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast... » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1... » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014... THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series:    • 🎙️ The afikra Podcast   ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram:   / afikra_   🔗 Facebook:   / afikra.official   🔗 Twitter:   / afikra   #KhaledBarakeh #ConceptualArt #SyrianArt #PoliticalStructures #SocialJustice #Identity #SyrianBiennale #SyrianCultural