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Vilma Jurkute

The Lighthouse Conversations

The Three Bells

Manal Ataya

Daniel Boulud

Amira Rashad

Myrna Ayad

Wesley Enoch

Patrick Rogers

Stephanie Fortunato

Diane Ragsdale

Samantha Wood

Veronica Smith

Hassan Sharif

Amir Allam

Samer Hamadeh

Claire Spencer

Helen Farmer

OwlTail

Summary:In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director of Alserkal in Dubai. They discuss how Alserkal’s commitment to facilitating open dialogue, mapping geographies of practice, and building a repository of knowledge for future generations have catalysed the development of a cultural ecosystem that goes beyond physical infrastructure. They also chat about the vital role cultural institutions play in social transformation and fostering a sense of place and belonging.  After, Adrian is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on how cultural institutions are the heart of a city’s software for creativity, innovation, and renewal – as illustrated by Alserkal.References:   Alserkal is a socially responsible and forward-thinking arts and culture enterprise based in Dubai.  Alserkal Avenue, administered by Alserkal, is home to over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers, home-grown and entrepreneur-led business and community spaces.  Alserkal Arts Foundation was formalised in 2019. It is informed by the three pillars of artistic production, scholarship and research.  Alserkal Residency allows practitioners across different disciplines to reconnect with their practice. It also supports alternative research, scholarship, and practice that produces new forms of knowledge.  Common Room is a centre for cultural practitioners and academic researchers.  Alserkal Advisory was formalised in 2021 and seeks to help develop cultural production and establish spaces for the region.  Henri Lefebvre was a French philosopher and sociologist, best known for introducing the concepts of the right to the city and the production of social space Bio:Vilma Jurkute is the Executive Director of Alserkal, overseeing Alserkal Avenue, Alserkal Arts Foundation, and Alserkal Advisory. Her professional and academic experience is centered on placemaking and the development of sustainable, community-centric creative economies with both global and regional impact.

Summary: In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director of Alserkal in Dubai. They discuss how Alserkal’s commitment to facilitating open dialogue, mapping geographies of practice, and building a repository of knowledge for future generations have catalysed the development of a cultural ecosystem that goes beyond physical infrastructure. They also chat about the vital role cultural institutions play in social transformation and fostering a sense of place and belonging.  After, Adrian is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on how cultural institutions are the heart of a city’s software for creativity, innovation, and renewal – as illustrated by Alserkal.References: <ul> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/our-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alserkal</a> is a socially responsible and forward-thinking arts and culture enterprise based in Dubai.</li> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/alserkal-avenue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alserkal Avenue</a>, administered by Alserkal, is home to over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers, home-grown and entrepreneur-led business and community spaces.</li> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/foundation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alserkal Arts Foundation</a> was formalised in 2019. It is informed by the three pillars of artistic production, scholarship and research.</li> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/foundation/residency-research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alserkal Residency</a> allows practitioners across different disciplines to reconnect with their practice. It also supports alternative research, scholarship, and practice that produces new forms of knowledge.</li> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/foundation/common-room" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Room</a> is a centre for cultural practitioners and academic researchers.</li> <li> <a href="https://alserkal.online/alserkal-advisory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alserkal Advisory</a> was formalised in 2021 and seeks to help develop cultural production and establish spaces for the region.</li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Lefebvre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henri Lefebvre</a> was a French philosopher and sociologist, best known for introducing the concepts of the right to the city and the production of social space</li> </ul>Bio: Vilma Jurkute is the Executive Director of Alserkal, overseeing Alserkal Avenue, Alserkal Arts Foundation, and Alserkal Advisory. Her professional and academic experience is centered on placemaking and the development of sustainable, community-centric creative economies with both global and regional impact.

S2:E3 Beyond physical infrastructure – Vilma Jurkute in conversation with Adrian Ellis

Guest Vilma Jurkute Director, Alserkal   Vilma Jurkute (@vilma.vj) • Instagram photos and videos    This week, we’re joined by Vilma Jurkute, Director at Alserkal who shares her experience in developing Alserkal Avenue as the leading arts &amp; culture district in the region. She chronicles its evolution from a marble factory owned by the Alserkal family to a collection of art and design galleries, artists’ studios and other independent ventures, visited by over 600,000 people annually. Vilma reflects on why they take risks on entrepreneurs, what binds the space together and how they all support each other. Finally, she shares Alserkal’s plans to expand online and continue building its platform including its digital arm, Folio by Alserkal.

<h3>Guest</h3> <h4>Vilma Jurkute</h4> Director, Alserkal <ul> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/vilma.vj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vilma Jurkute (@vilma.vj) • Instagram photos and videos </a></li> </ul> This week, we’re joined by Vilma Jurkute, Director at Alserkal who shares her experience in developing Alserkal Avenue as the leading arts &amp; culture district in the region. She chronicles its evolution from a marble factory owned by the Alserkal family to a collection of art and design galleries, artists’ studios and other independent ventures, visited by over 600,000 people annually. Vilma reflects on why they take risks on entrepreneurs, what binds the space together and how they all support each other. Finally, she shares Alserkal’s plans to expand online and continue building its platform including its digital arm, Folio by Alserkal.

Vilma Jurkute on developing Alserkal Avenue into an arts & culture hub by taking risks on risk-takers