In this episode, we talk with Ghaleya Almansoori about her innovative mobile art studio, Kenaz, which she has launched in the United Arab Emirates. Kenaz is a unique initiative that blends modern art techniques with traditional regional crafts, offering hands-on workshops and creative experiences for the local community.

Ghaleya developed Kenaz as part of her graduate thesis in MA Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The mobile studio travels to different regions and public spaces in the Emirates, bringing high-quality art supplies and instruction directly to participants.

Through Kenaz, Ghaleya hopes to preserve cultural heritage while also inspiring creative self-expression. In our conversation, she discusses her passion for arts education, the design and logistics of the mobile studio, and the positive impact she's already seen from Kenaz's workshops. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply appreciate the arts, this episode offers a fascinating look at how one Emirati innovator is reimagining art accessibility in the region.

Marine Tanguy : The Visual Detox

In The Visual Detox, art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. She gives us new tools to think critically about images, combat information overload and participate more in the visual world around us by engaging with the art and content that improves our day-to-day experiences online, at work, in our homes and in public spaces.

Marine Tanguy launched Certified B Corporation, MTArt Agency in 2015, following a career in visual arts in London and LA. MTArt agency is worth £35 million and is the art sector’s leading talent agency representing some of the most talented, forward-thinking artists in the world.

The agency looks to support, promote and enable artists to work with the broadest canvas possible, from working with brands to public art and fine art institutions. The agency works with global organisations and cities, nurturing an international community of art-lovers and collectors as well as diverse brands ranging from Apple to Dior and even the World Cup.

Marine is an influencer and passionate advocate for the role of the artist in guiding the public through a world flooded with visual noise and the agency seeks to ensure artists are rightly recognised as the spokespeople for a visual age.

As a business person, Marine was awarded Forbes 2018 30 under 30 Europe: Art & Culture, UK entrepreneur of the year for the 2019 NatWest Awards and Woman of the Year 2021 by the magazine WOTC. She is a writer and keynote speaker on contemporary art and art investment.

Her talks include two TEDx Talks on how to transform cities with art and how social media visuals affect our minds and she has recently published her first book “The Visual Detox – How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You” with Penguin.

Step into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Odyssey Global Media, where we explore the intersection of technology and humanity. In this episode, we embark on a unique journey, interviewing artificial intelligence. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the inner workings of AI, its potential impact on society, and even explore profound philosophical questions about consciousness and the future of humanity.

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation as we uncover:

• The intricate mechanisms of AI and its learning algorithms.
• The potential for collaboration between humans and AI, unlocking new possibilities.
• The ethical considerations and potential biases that need to be addressed in AI development.
• The future of AI and its impact on our lives, shaping the world around us.
• Philosophical inquiries about consciousness and free will.