Saudi artist selected for international digital residency

Saudi artist selected for international digital residency

Saudi artist selected for international digital residency

Saudi artist selected for international digital residency

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Saudi artist selected for international digital residency

Tarabzouni, who is based in Riyadh, specializes in urbanity and the built environment, with her work influenced by her academic background and training in architecture

Updated 02 August 2020

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JEDDAH: A Saudi Arabian artist has been selected to take part in a prestigious international digital arts residency this month.

Alaa Tarabzouni, 30, will participate in Making Marks: Connect ME Digital Residency - a joint initiative by the British Council and the Arab British Centre that aims to connect the Gulf and the UK during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The program pairs artists based in the UK with artists in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to create collaborative work that considers how digital tools can encourage connectivity across borders.

Throughout August, Tarabzouni will be paired with Northern Ireland artist Ellie Niblock, 18, and together they will virtually develop new connections.

They will take part in online workshops and critique sessions and will have access to visiting artists and mentors over the four weeks.

Tarabzouni, who is based in Riyadh, specializes in urbanity and the built environment, with her work influenced by her academic background and