Karimah Hassan on Global Connectedness RCAD Initiative: Interviews with Political Artists

On todays episode, we’re talking about Global Connectedness. The economic, political and social climate of our cities is constantly shifting especially during times of pandemic and social isolation where as a result, our understanding of the constructs of the self is being challenged. Our times are asking us to become more than ever aware of things and those around us, but the questions remains, amidst the racial tension and political instability that we face, how can on a broader level, music, fashion or art bring together communities & total strangers to respond to an increasingly global culture as we embrace our differences and celebrate each other.
To elaborate on the relationship between community-engaged art and global connectedness and to share her personal story, I’m thrilled to be joined by London UK based trained architect, painter, & mural artist, Karimah Hassan. Born in Wales with Yemeni and Bangladeshi heritage, Karimah has an expressive, bold aesthetic and is heralded for ‘taking stories of community gatekeepers full circle. She creates live paintings at performance events across London and New York in order to highlight the importance of communities in the city.
Karimah creates her works from the studio, to the street, to the canvas; it moves between these spaces, questioning the delineation between street art, fine art and community art. The journey of each piece and the audience it connects to is as fascinating as the art itself.
She is currently an artist in residence at Sarabande Foundation in London UK.
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