In this Misk Art Library Podcast, Filwa Nazer discusses her textile-based art and first monograph, while Myrna Ayad explores Saudi's enduring connection to stone sculpture. The conversation explores themes of motherhood, politics, and community, highlighting the artists' individual journeys and shared artistic legacies.
Afikra Description
"This episode of The Misk Art Library Podcast reflects on the work of Filwa Nazer and Mona Saudi. Nazer reflects on her own textile-based practice, her early inspirations, and the process of documenting her first monograph, while Myrna Ayad speaks about Mona Saudi’s resilient career and her profound connection to stone as a living material. Together they consider themes of motherhood, politics, and community, as well as the importance of publications in documenting artistic legacies. Their work is featured in the Misk Art Library volumes Filwa Nazer: Embodied Spaces and Mona Saudi: Formations, available in English and Arabic."
16 October 2025
