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30.10.2024

Podcast Design of the Times

Yassine Salihine talks with Zineb Seghrouchni, founder of the Rotterdam-based DAR cultural agency. They explore the definitions of art and design, the significance of diasporic perspectives, and the importance of nurturing cultural ecosystems.


Foto: Zineb Seghrouchni | Fotograaf: Mounir Raji


In this episode of Design of the Times, moderator and curator Yassine Salihine sits down with Zineb Seghrouchni, founder of DAR cultural agency in Rotterdam. DAR is a cultural platform dedicated to creating space for artists who challenge the status quo through diverse perspectives. Together, they discuss who gets to define what counts as art and design, the importance of diasporic perspectives, and the need to build cultural ecosystems.

This podcast is part of the series Design of the Times, created by Yassine Salihine for Designplatform Rotterdam.


About Zineb Seghrouchni

Zineb Seghrouchni is a writer, curator, designer, agent, and researcher, known for her unique sensitivity to space, community, art, and culture. With a background in fostering international success for the Creative Industries Fund NL, she brings a fresh approach to cultural regeneration and unconventional ideas. Zineb has roots in both Morocco and the Netherlands.