Sultan Al-Qassemi | Bridging Cultures Through Arab Art and Architecture

In this afikra podcast episode we chat with Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, a distinguished columnist and influential cultural figure from the United Arab Emirates, whose insightful writings have appeared in The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, and numerous other prestigious publications. As the visionary founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sultan has played a pivotal role in enhancing the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Arab region through the establishment of an extensive and publicly accessible art collection in the UAE. Discover Sultan's journey through art and architecture, his motivations, and how he leverages social media and cultural diplomacy to showcase Arab art on a global stage.