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![Repurposing Heritage Buildings in Doha [afikra x Liwan]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710408631235-15QIF42IBL7I4KQMZ7TE/Community+Presentations+Dasa+%2839%29.png)
Repurposing Heritage Buildings in Doha [afikra x Liwan]
Join our online event in collaboration with Liwan to discuss repurposing heritage buildings in Doha with deputy CEO Reem Al Thani and director of Cultural Heritage Production at Qatar Museums Abdullatif Al-Jasmi.
![Tasmeem Co-Directors [Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710408655298-PTNVY3SY2TD814D8BELM/Series+Posts+%2895%29.png)
Tasmeem Co-Directors [Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online conversation with the co-directors of Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures Basma W. Hamdy, Diane C. Derr, Maysaa Al-Mumin, and Denielle Emans.
![Future of Archiving [Liwan x Tasmeem - afikra Talks]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710408891786-TE7J8VNB74G7AMVID7UI/Community+Presentations+Dasa.png)
Future of Archiving [Liwan x Tasmeem - afikra Talks]
Join our online event in collaboration with Liwan and Tasmeem to discuss the future of archiving with founder of The Beautiful Books Trove Hussein Alazaat.
![Future of the Arabic Language [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710408964852-OVJ1K0P1V8P6XDGT1IR4/Series+Posts+%2811%29.png)
Future of the Arabic Language [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of the Arabic Language with linguistics scholars Enam Al-Wer & Bilal Orfali. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.
![Designing, Experimentation & Reviving Crafts [afikra x Liwan]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409078064-DNJ85L9HMAH94UIHWL76/Community+Presentations+Dasa+%2830%29.png)
Designing, Experimentation & Reviving Crafts [afikra x Liwan]
Join our online event in collaboration with Liwan to discuss designing, experimentation and reviving craft with JILID founder Isa Aljalahma, Creative Dialogue creative director Samer Yamani & Studio 7 Design Concept Store creative director Asma Derouiche. The Liwan, Design Studios & Labs department at Qatar Museums assists with developing content, visuals and detailed plans for social media announcements. Additionally, they work on planning related events, programs and activities.
![Future of Arab Script [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409122742-VKMY0E8AANF1L3SXBECQ/Series+Posts+%2810%29.png)
Future of Arab Script [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of Arab Script with typographers Lara Captan & Yara Khoury Nammour. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.
![Exploring Archiving: Kutub Zaman [afikra x Liwan]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409165460-6ZV1QF2I2DPB9G2BXPS0/Community+Presentations+Dasa+%2829%29.png)
Exploring Archiving: Kutub Zaman [afikra x Liwan]
Join our online event in collaboration with Liwan to discuss archiving techniques and processes with TypeAraby director Basma W Hamdy, graphic designer Zainab Alshibani & curator in residence at Qatar Museums Fire Station Gallery Hadeel Altayeb. The Liwan, Design Studios & Labs department at Qatar Museums assists with developing content, visuals and detailed plans for social media announcements. Additionally, they work on planning related events, programs and activities.
![Future of Design [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409200164-XCT377D214WOXVJVB7KD/Series+Posts+%288%29.png)
Future of Design [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of Design with co-founders of Design Earth Rania Ghosn & El Hadi Jazairy & co-founders of Foundland Collective Ghalia Srakbi & Lauren Alexander. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.
![Building Liwan [afikra x Liwan]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409212128-L67X3B6012ARQ70BGHOF/Liwan+Post+Updated.png)
Building Liwan [afikra x Liwan]
Join our online event in collaboration with Liwan to discuss how it was established and developed with its director Aisha Al Sowaidi. The Liwan, Design Studios & Labs department at Qatar Museums assists with developing content, visuals, and detailed plans for social media announcements. Additionally, they work on planning related events, programs, and activities.
This event will be open for a live audience in a limited capacity at the Liwan, Design Studios and Labs Umm Wishad St, Doha, Qatar. To RSVP for the in-person event follow this link.
![Workshop 1: Ideation & Curiosity Cultivation [afikra x Liwan]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409223442-7QYCUELXW1UKNEETV9RI/Series+Posts+%284%29.png)
Workshop 1: Ideation & Curiosity Cultivation [afikra x Liwan]
afikra and Liwan invite you to participate in a three part workshop series based on afikra Curiosity pedagogy & Community Building Framework. This workshop series will provide an opportunity for participants to both engage their curiosity in the histories and cultures of the Arab world, connecting with each other, as well as contribute to the conversation by producing a presentation for the afikra x Liwan Showcase in March 2021.
![Future of Education [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409329329-DVOLZISB5FR7C90X57PZ/Series+Posts+%2858%29.png)
Future of Education [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of Education with designers Haytham Nawar & Danah Abdulla. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.
![Future of Arab Image [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409535447-SF8VH5RM20CVPOY4JE1T/Series+Posts+%2842%29.png)
Future of Arab Image [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of Arab Image with GPP director Mohamed Somji & director of programs at Beirut DC Farah Fayed. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.
![Future of Decolonization [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/653fccaa2454b577f648dcbd/1710409817372-0OVI32Q2S55YEZTVC9QI/Series+Posts+%2865%29.png)
Future of Decolonization [Tasmeem 2022: Radical Futures]
Join our online event in collaboration with Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures to discuss the Future of Decolonization with curator Mohamed Elshahed & visual artist Heba Y. Amin. Tasmeem Doha 2022: Radical Futures is an inclusive and multi-faceted view of the future, one that not only speculates on technological advancements—but on future threats and changes whether environmental, geographical, cultural, or social. Now more than ever, we must ask pertinent questions, raise critical dialogues, and respond with clarity.