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The Funambulist Podcast

The Funambulist
Palestine
Gaza
Repair
Occupation
Resilience
Identity
Memory
Genocide
Community
Trauma
Tamil Diaspora
Eelam
Heritage Preservation
Collective Memory
Art
Sri Lanka
Blackness
Land Dispossession
Architectural Practice
Resistance

The Funambulist Podcast operates in parallel of The Funambulist, a magazine that engages with the politics of space and bodies.

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Latest Episodes

For this new episode of our podcast, our two guests are Johannesburg-based artist Zara Julius and regular contributor to The Funambulist Zoé Samudzi. We discuss the contents and forms of A Funeral For..., a book by Zara in collaboration with Zoé abou... more

La diaspora tamoule de l'Îlam en France a été centrale dans l'élaboration de ce podcast et il n'est pas un hasard qu'il s'agisse du troisième épisode sur cet imaginaire des luttes (cf. l'épisode avec Apinaya K sur l'histoire de l'Îlam et celui avec V... more

The Funambulist's 59th issue (March-April 2025) is dedicated to Palestinian Return, which led to two collaborations with friends: the exhibition d'abord les fraises, ensuite les fleurs at FORDE in Geneva, and the hosting of this podcast, Architecture... more

The Funambulist's 59th issue (March-April 2025) is dedicated to Palestinian Return, which led to two collaborations with friends: the exhibition d'abord les fraises, ensuite les fleurs at FORDE in Geneva, and the hosting of this podcast, Architecture... more

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Recent Guests

Areej Ashhab
Architect and art researcher focused on Palestinian heritage
Episode: Guest Podcast: Architecture of Repair in Palestine 2/3
Lobna Sana
Architect with a focus on the meanings of return
Episode: Guest Podcast: Architecture of Repair in Palestine 2/3
Khalid Dader
A researcher from Gaza, now living in Finland
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Mahar Musleh
A Palestinian researcher now living in Belgium
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Mona AlMsaddar
A poet from Gaza currently living in Qatar
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Leopold Languere
Host of The Funambulist Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
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    Basil S. Helfenstein
    Germany5 years ago
  • Nécessaire et merveilleux

    Ça me rappelle les meilleurs moments de “la-bas si j’y suis” en encore plus fort.

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    5
    nadia mharzi
    Belgium5 years ago
  • Unusual and relevant

    Superb programming of thinkers and subject. Short yet meaty. I’ve learned so much in just a few episodes.

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    Izmonk
    United States6 years ago

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Em Inam /// S'organiser en diaspora pour la lutte eela tamoule
Q: Pourquoi est-ce important de se lier à d'autres luttes à travers le monde ?
Il est essentiel de se lier à d'autres luttes pour construire une société civile internationale forte permettant de résister ensemble aux oppressions communes.
Em Inam /// S'organiser en diaspora pour la lutte eela tamoule
Q: Comment s'est créée cette diaspora ?
La diaspora tamoule s'est formée en réponse aux persécutions historiques et au génocide, avec des vagues de fuite vers d'autres pays.

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What is The Funambulist Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series offers in-depth conversations exploring the intricate relationships between space, identity, and political structures. Listeners can expect a diverse array of topics, including colonial histories, identity struggles, artistic practices, and activism within various communities. The discussions frequently highlight marginalized voices, contributing to a deeper understanding of how spatial politics influence cultural narratives and individual experiences. Notably, the series intertwines theoretical reflections with personal stories, creating a rich tapestry that is both intellectually stimulating and socially relevant. Unique to the show is its unwavering focus on how bodies interact with the spaces they inhabit, offering fresh ins... more

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