With Safeya Al Blooshi
Ages 15+
In English
Go beyond what can be seen. Capture the essence of the SAF neighbourhood through attentive listening. Explore how sound functions as a form of observation, mapping and memory-making as you move through the spaces surrounding Sharjah Art Foundation. Record the layered sounds, including the chatter of the souq, footsteps across stone paths, the hum of construction, the echo of prayer calls and the gentle rhythms of the waterfront. Together, these sonic fragments create a portrait of Al Mureijah Square and its surroundings, revealing the coexistence of cultural heritage, work and everyday life.
Back at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, listen collectively, and arrange your recordings into a shared sound map. Reflect on how sound carries the stories of place and how careful listening can connect us more deeply to the changing character of a city.
This workshop is designed for artists, field recordists, writers and anyone interested in exploring how sound can serve as a tool for documentation, interpretation and creative engagement with the environment.
The Foundation is committed to making its programmes inclusive and accessible. You can arrange for any support needed through the registration form.
For more information, email learning@sharjahart.org, or call (06) 544 4113.
About the Instructor
Artist Safeya Alblooshi experiments with found sound via participatory performance and installation. Her work has been presented at Expo 2020 Dubai, Louvre Abu Dhabi, IRCAM Forum, London Design Biennale and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. As the founder of Resound UAE, she has curated the fourth edition of ElectroFest and collaborated with MUTEK.AE on a panel presentation, curatorial project and masterclass programme.