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Clavis Aurea 6 Episodes Jul 15, 2026

Relay, hosted by Raja Aderdor, is a podcast built around conversations with the people who shape publishing, art, and culture. In each episode, publishers, photographers, designers, artists, writers, and curators come together to reflect on their work, their creative processes, and the ideas that eventually take form in books, exhibitions, and printed matter. The podcast is produced by Clavis Aurea, a publishing team based in Leiden.

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Heritage, Architecture, and National Design Identity with Thabet S. Sultan, Iraq Jul 15, 2026 1253 Thabet S. Sultan, an Iraqi architect and graphic designer, joins host Raja Aderdor in a conversation that explores architecture, visual identity, publishing, heritage, and the role of design in shaping national narratives.Thabet S. Sultan is a multidisciplinary designer whose work moves across architecture, graphic design, writing, publishing, and cultural documentation. His practice exam

Artistic Practice and Contemporary Identity with Fatima Al Yousef, Qatar Jun 6, 2026 530 In this episode of Relay, host Raja Aderdor speaks with Fatima Al Yousef, a Qatari artist and illustrator, in a conversation that explores artistic practice, visual storytelling, and the relationship between identity and contemporary art.Fatima Al Yousef is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in observation and lived experience. Working primarily through illustration and visual storytel

Independent Publishing and Print Culture with Ben Marcus, Goodbye Press, United States May 8, 2026 995 Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Ben Marcus from Goodbye Press, in a conversation that explores the realities of independent publishing and the material and editorial processes that shape it.Based in Chicago, Goodbye Press is an independent publishing house known for its strong visual identity and commitment to print culture. Working across books, printed matter, and risograph production, th

Regional Platforms and Emerging Publishing Models with Tasneem Hozein, 40MUSTAQEL, Egypt Apr 24, 2026 1327 Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Tasneem Hozein from 40MUSTAQEL, in a conversation that explores the emergence of regional publishing platforms and their role within evolving media landscapes.Together, they reflect on the challenges of distribution, audience-building, and sustainability, considering what it takes to create independent platforms that can grow and endure. The discussion examin

Curating Tasmeem Doha 2026: Transmit – Knowledge Commons, and Curatorial Practice with Hind Al Saad, Reham Mohamed & Sara Al-Afifi, VCUarts Qatar Apr 9, 2026 775 Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Hind Al Saad, Reham Mohamed, and Sara Al-Afifi in a conversation that explores the curatorial process behind Tasmeem Doha 2026: Transmit. Together, they reflect on how concepts such as transmission and knowledge commons are translated into an exhibition framework, and what it means to curate within a space shaped by collaboration and shared authorship. Tasmee

Institutional Leadership, Political Art, and Museum Futures with Sebastian Baden, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, Germany Apr 2, 2026 1801 Host Raja Aderdor speaks with Sebastian Baden, director of Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, in a conversation that explores the evolving role of cultural institutions today. Together, they reflect on how museums are rethinking their position in a rapidly shifting cultural and political landscape, and what it means to remain relevant, responsive, and critically engaged.The discussion moves acr

Introducing Relay with Raja Aderdor Mar 19, 2026 304 In this introductory episode, we uncover the idea behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from future conversations. We also explore the meaning of the word relay and present the visual identity of the podcast designed by artist Vajo, whose artwork reflects the movement of ideas and collaboration at the heart of the project.Relay, a podcast from Clavis Aurea Podcasts, explores th

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