Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Nora Zeid
In this episode of the Khatt Chronicles podcast, Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Dubai-based Egyptian illustrator and comics artist Nora Zeid. They discuss her journey into the field of graphic novels and comics through studying visual communication. The conversation addresses the importance of memory, heritage, personal narratives, and visual storytelling. Zooming in on her project "Cairo Illustrated", they discuss the role of illustration in reviving heritage and reconnecting with one's culture. They speak of the importance of capturing the city as it's being transformed and how narrative illustration can be a means to preserve architectural heritage and popular neighborhoods. They discuss her choice of only using black and white in her graphic illustrations to best capture the complex details of Cairo's city scenes. They also discuss her choice to use her grandmother's stories and neighborhood as a starting point for her novel which renders the narrative more intimate, peaceful, and personal. They end the conversation with a discussion about her future projects and possible new graphic novels about other Arab cities.
Khatt Chronicles
Khatt Chronicles, in collaboration with afikra, features remarkable designers, illustrators, and researchers from the Arab World, in engaging conversations about their practice, vision, and aspirations. A podcast series that chronicles and introduces the latest explorations in Arab visual communication and material culture.
