3oubour, A River Between Mountains invites artists to critically consider the concept of technical knowledge and innovation, not just as something which always has to be ‘new’, but also as existing within the realm of inherited and locally bound practices that go back several centuries, and how these revelations could illuminate ways of being.
Across two locations, the project includes a residency and exhibition in Fez, as well as an exhibition in the UK thereafter.
This project is co-produced by The Arab British Centre, A.MAL Projects and Takafes, with the support of British Council Morocco, Henry Moore Foundation, Artsadmin, and Freelands Foundation. In partnership with Crafts Council.
These videos are part of our online residency inviting both Fessi and international artists to present talks expanding our understanding of methodology within artistic practice. These talks were delivered over four weeks, categorised as “Fez, History, Arts, and Crafts”, “Science and Environment”, “Architecture and Heritage”, and “Design and Technology”. These videos are being shared online as part of this residency’s commitment to the sharing and democratisation of knowledge.
Week 1: Fez, History, Arts, and Crafts
“Introduction to the Hubus System and Craft Heritage” talk by Soufiane Amzil
“Art and Colonialism in Morocco: Historical and Artistic Perspectives” talk by Mohammed Hamdouni
Week 3: Science and Environment
“Hacking Technologies and the Changing Images of Climate Change: Climate and Water Crisis in the Mediterranean” talk by Ali Hatimy
“Parasites, Scientists (Biologists), Insect Musicians, Performers, Labs, Value and the Body as a Site of Study” talk by Sabrina Mumtaz Hasan
Week 4: Architecture and Conservation
“Provincializing Heritage Discourse: the Case of Palestine” talk by Dr Khaldun Bshara
Week 5: Design and Technology
“Initia(s)tory” talk by Sara Sadik