Join us as we interview The Beautiful Books Trove Hussein Alazaat as part of our collaboration with Liwan and Tasmeem.
Date: Sunday, February 13
Time: 8AM NYC | 1PM London | 3PM Beirut | 4PM Doha
Hosted By: Mikey Muhanna (afikra)
Bio: Hussein Alazaat is a multi-disciplinary designer, instructor, Arabic calligraphy artist, and typography enthusiast from Jordan. He founded ALAZAAT Design Studio in Amman and offered his services to various clients in diverse industries around the world. Hussein focuses on the research as a tool to empower his belief in Arabic letters utilization in brands and products; he also emphasizes a contemporary treatment in his typographic art projects. He received his first inspiration from children's books and magazines, and was influenced by the late Egyptian designer and artist Mohieddien El-Labbad, And in his design space in Amman, he is accumulating a vital chronicle of Arab publications and rare prints, the collection serves the purpose of archiving and sharing knowledge’s aspirations. Through the past years, Hussein has conducted several workshops in calligraphy and design, and lectured for schools and universities in Jordan and abroad. He also exhibited his projects and artworks in various Art galleries and International design events.
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.
Tasmeem Doha 2022 is an international, biennial art and design conference hosted and organized by VCUarts Qatar since 2004. 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.
This event is being videotaped for subsequent broadcast on the library website and other media. The audience is encouraged to offer comments and raise questions during the formal question and answer period, but please be advised that your voice and image may be recorded and later broadcast as part of this event. By participating in the question and answer period you are consenting to the possible reproduction and transmission of your remarks.