DAF introduces the Mazra’ah Media Art Scholars residency, a unique residency that fosters groundbreaking research in New Media and Digital Art and work at the intersection of art, science and technology. This initiative is dedicated to supporting scholars who are delving into innovative concepts and research inspired by or relevant to the MENA region and the Global Majority.

Programme focus

Each year, Mazra’ah Media centres around a specific theme that guides the research and scholarship, aligning with DAF’s annual themes or exhibition development agenda. The programme connects academics with DAF’s partner institutions, encouraging a collaborative approach to developing scholarship and new research avenues in the fields of New Media and Digital Art.

What we offer

Scholars are provided with a conducive environment for research, including access to DAF’s labs, library, research partnerships and a budget.
The residency focuses on developing scholarly work that contributes to discourses around New Media and Digital Art, with opportunities for publication.
Each year DAF will host four scholars in residence who will be accommodated at the DAF centre for a period of three months, offering an immersive experience in a culturally and historically rich setting.

Our expectation

We are looking for scholars who offer fresh and critical perspectives on New Media and Digital Art, especially those that resonate with the cultural, social and technological aspects of the MENA region and Global Majority.

The programme emphasises scholarship that not only contributes to global discussions but also integrates and reflects regional specificities and narratives.

Join DAF’s Media Mazra’ah scholars programme to contribute to the vibrant scholarly exploration at the intersection of art, science and technology, deeply rooted in the context of the MENA region and beyond.

OPEN CALL:

Open calls for DAF’s inaugural year will be published after March 2024.

Residencies

Mazra’ah for Scholars