• Understanding Belonging through Design and Displacement: A Conversation with Abeer Seikaly and Yousef Yousef

  • Aug 19 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
  • Podcast
Understanding Belonging through Design and Displacement: A Conversation with Abeer Seikaly and Yousef Yousef cover art

Understanding Belonging through Design and Displacement: A Conversation with Abeer Seikaly and Yousef Yousef

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Brace yourself for a journey of exploration into the realms of belonging, home, and identity with Lina's dear friend Abeer Seikaly, a brilliant figure known for her innovative work in architecture, design, and cultural production. This episode is a trove of insights as they discuss Abeer's extraordinary journey with the Bedouin communities in Jordan, her unique approach to design, her passion for restoring the intimacy of hand-making, and her deep-rooted connection to her Jordanian heritage. Lina also engages in a heart-to-heart with Yousef, a Karam House Mentor and Karam Scholars graduate, whose personal narratives of seeking home from Aleppo to Istanbul and then the UK are both inspiring and thought-provoking. Yousef's tale is not just one of displacement; it's a story of resilience, hope, and the relentless pursuit of education and self-improvement. This episode is a must-listen, filled with tales of home, belonging, and identity that will leave you profoundly moved and inspired to explore your notions of home and belonging.
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about Understanding Belonging through Design and Displacement: A Conversation with Abeer Seikaly and Yousef Yousef

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.co.uk reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available