How screens shaped our reality and how art can reshape it
In short: Zahra Al-Mahdi explores her journey from a child raised by digital screens to a multimedia artist who uses satire and collage to challenge mainstream history.
Al-Mahdi examines how 'storytelling machines' like television and the internet construct our sense of self and reality. By analyzing these influences, she demonstrates how multimedia art can be used to surface a multiplicity of perspectives that are often overlooked in common historical narratives.
Her creative process utilizes tactile collage techniques, dark humor, and satire to expand the viewer's understanding of identity. The talk serves as a meditation on the alchemy of storytelling—transforming the way we perceive our own lives and the world around us.
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- Source: TED — Zahra Al-Mahdi: The infinite alchemy of storytelling | TED Fellows · YouTube (embedded player only)
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