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Visiting Artist Lecture – Hazem Asif

November 7, 2023 ,5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Free - Open invitation
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Hazem Asif The Power of Illustration: Storytelling, Design Journalism and Activism Tuesday November 7 at 5 30 p m V C U arts Qatar Atrium Hazem Asif is an internationally recognized illustrator , designer , social design activist and V C U arts Qatar alumnus. In his personal art and design research practice Hazem explores speculative design , world building and design fiction aiming to envision new potential futures with social and political significance through design inspired activism . His focus lies in design that effectively addresses historical , political and social issues, crafting creative and meaningful design narratives . Hazem worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google , Harper Collins , Bloomsbury , Zee 5 , Walker Books , The Lancet H I V , Al Jazeera Media Network , Doha Film Institute and Qatar Foundation .

Hazem Asif is an internationally recognized illustrator, social design activist and alumnus

Venue

THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR

Organizer

VCUarts Qatar

Visiting Artist Lecture

Join us at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 7 in the VCUarts Qatar Atrium for a lecture by Hazem Asif, titled, “The Power of Illustration: Storytelling, Design Journalism and Activism”.

In his personal art and design research practice, Hazem explores speculative design, world-building, and design fiction, aiming to envision new potential futures with social and political significance through design-inspired activism. His focus lies in design that effectively addresses historical, political, and social issues, crafting creative and meaningful design narratives.

Hazem Asif is an internationally recognized illustrator and social design activist, and an alumnus of our Graphic Design and MFA in Design programs and has worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google, Harper Collins, Bloomsbury, Zee5, Walker Books, The Lancet HIV, Al Jazeera Media Network, Doha Film Institute, and Qatar Foundation.

The lecture is open to all. No registration required.
Visiting Artist Lecture Series Hazem Asif The Power of Illustration: Storytelling, Design Journalism and Activism Tuesday November 7 at 5 30 p m V C U arts Qatar Atrium Hazem Asif is an internationally recognized illustrator , designer , social design activist and V C U arts Qatar alumnus. In his personal art and design research practice Hazem explores speculative design , world building and design fiction aiming to envision new potential futures with social and political significance through design inspired activism . His focus lies in design that effectively addresses historical , political and social issues, crafting creative and meaningful design narratives . Hazem worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google , Harper Collins , Bloomsbury , Zee 5 , Walker Books , The Lancet H I V , Al Jazeera Media Network , Doha Film Institute and Qatar Foundation .