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Digital Islam: Identity, Community, and Representations

Program type
Talk/Conversations
17 May 2025
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Auditorium - Public Programs Building
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Age Group Adults
Free
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Digital Islam: Identity, Community, and Representations

About the event

This panel, inspired by Anhar Salem’s video installation Media Fountain, explores how globalization, capitalism, and digital media shape Islamic identity today. The discussion features philosopher Hans-Georg Moeller, author of 'You and Your Profile: Identity After Authenticity', who examines how digital profiles challenge notions of authenticity. Ruba Al-Sweel, a writer, curator, and artist, explores online movements and the intersection of pop culture and visual anthropology in the Gulf. Anhar Salem will share insights from her work on social media, privacy, and the body. The panel will discuss how digital imagery impacts religious symbols and identity, addressing issues of appropriation, authenticity, and representation in the digital age.

Language: English

What will you learn?
Participants will examine the role of digital platforms, AI, and media production.

Who is it for?
This talk is for students, scholars, and those interested in the impact of digital media.

Led By

Anhar Salem

Anhar Salem

Artist

Anhar Salem is a self-taught video artist of Yemeni and Indonesian descent. In her work, she explores and documents new...

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Ruba Al-Sweel

Ruba Al-Sweel

Multidisciplinary Creative

Ruba Al-Sweel is a multidisciplinary creative with a practice rooted in writing and research focused on online movements and digital...

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Hans-Georg Moeller

Hans-Georg Moeller

Philosophy Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Macau

Hans-Georg Moeller is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Macau. He authored...

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Asaad Badawi

Asaad Badawi

Artist and Medical Doctor

Medina-born doctor and artist Asaad Badawi blends science and philosophy to languages and practices that transcend pure formalism. Through his...

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The Venue

Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Auditorium - Public Programs Building

Haj Parking A, Hajj Terminal West, 2023 AIRPORT HAJJ ROAD, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23721

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