Inhalt

Egyptian musician Yara Mekawei honoured with Artists-in-Berlin Residency 2021

© ©Yara Mekawei

Yara Mekawei from Cairo has been selected as fellow for the DAAD´s Artists-in-Berlin Residency 2021 in the category music. It is one of the world’s most respected artist-in-residence programmes for established artists working in the fine arts, film, literature and music.

First, we would like to congratulate Yara Mekawei most warmly to this big achievement! Alf mabrook!

We talked with Yara about her music, her plans, her relation to Egypt and the application process. Read about her experiences below!

 

Download: Press Release: Fellows of the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program in 2021 (DOCX, 67.31 KB)

DAAD Egypt: Can you introduce yourself quickly? What should we know about you and your music?

Yara Mekawei: I am a Cairo-based electronic music composer and sound artist. As prolific artist and scholar, my sonic bricolages draw inspiration from the flow of urban centres and the infrastructure of cities. I am interested in the philosophy of architecture, history, and literature, using the optical transfer from the musical conversation and transferring the sound waves to visual forms. My work is based on sound as a tool of vision, the philosophy of composition is shaped by sophisticated practices that convey messages of conceptual dimension to the public. I am using research literature specializing in the social ideologies in my concepts and following the projects through a research point of uniting my work, whose work shows an intangible aspect of my personality and being feminine in an East African society.

DAAD Egypt: The essential part of the scholarship is the residency for twelve months in Berlin in Germany. What do you expect from your stay in Berlin?

Yara Mekawei: I am looking to start a new strong step in my career, with getting involved in the new society and powerful scene.

DAAD Egypt: In addition to the residency in Berlin, you will receive a monthly scholarship rate for one year. What are you plans for this time?

Yara Mekawei: Actually, I do not have a specific plan for now, but I will do my best to take advantage of everything to develop my professionalism and learn new things that add other dimensions to my independence future.

DAAD Egypt: How do you see the current developments in the artistic field in Egypt? What is different in Egypt and where do you see the most potential?

Yara Mekawei: Egypt is the country of inspiration, identity and aesthetics of difference, this is what I see in writing my projects there, and this is what I always search for in my research, the Egyptian-African identity that makes me relate to the North and what I can add with special theories from my cultural background.

DAAD Egypt: How did you experience the application process for the scholarship? Do you have any recommendations for interested applicants?

Yara Mekawei: I found the application process is easy and clear. I believe that everyone can apply a specific vision of his time-line work which can establish his works and artistic concepts.

We wish Yara all the best for her time in Berlin and for her upcoming months as fellow of the Artists-in-Berlin Residency Programme and hope that she will be able to travel soon!

Interview: Ann-Kathrin Schwarz

The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program – DAAD

The application for 2022 is closed already, the next call will open towards the end of the year for 2023.

Read about the fellows of the Artists-in-Berlin Residency 2020 in the annual brochure 2020!

Advertisements by German Universities

English-taught Master Programmes in Green and Information Technologies

Study innovative, future- and practice-oriented engineering Master’s programmes in central Germany!

More

Kick-start your future career in Financial Management at Coburg Univer...

If you are interested in management and finance our premium MBA program Financial Management could be just right for you! The program features an optional Dual Degree from UniSC Australia and a Bloomb...

More

Study in Berlin - MBA & International Master’s Programmes

Our internationally recognized MBA & Master’s programmes will provide you with the knowledge and tools to conduct business in the global market.

More

Food Quality and Safety (M.Sc.)

Your master’s degree for a better world! Be a part of our international master’s programme at the Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health and apply now!

More

Discover the top-ranked International Master & PhD Programs at RPTU Un...

21 International Master & PhD Programs at RPTU University of Kaiserslautern-Landau Application Deadline: Apr 30 & Oct 31 More information: https://rptu.de/international/home

More

Apply now for the Master’s program in European and International Law (...

Boost your career now and study European & International Law together with students from more than 30 countries.

More

Professional IT Business & Digitalization Master

Ready for the next step in your IT-career? Welcome to the international master’s program Professional IT Business & Digitalization at HTW in Berlin. The program provides in-depth knowledge in the fiel...

More

Apply to the TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship at Technical University of ...

The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is a funding opportunity for external postdoctoral scientists who are currently residing abroad and would like to start their research at TUM. For 24 months, we will ...

More

Find Your Master’s Program at TUM Campus Heilbronn

Students at TUM Campus Heilbronn receive a high-quality education at the renowned TUM University of Excellence and extensive support services for their studies.

More

Transform tomorrow: Advance your tech skills for a sustainable world

Study in the center of Germany: Bachelor and master programs designed for real-world impact.

More

MBA IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT --> YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS

ESSLINGEN - an ideal place to live and to study! One of Germany’s leading universities for applied sciences. Core areas: engineering, management, applied research.

More

Truly international – Study at ESB Business School!

Do you want to study in the heart of Germany, Europe’s strongest and most dynamic economy? Come to ESB Business School at Reutlingen University!

More

Hands-on Master’s programs at Hof University Graduate School

Launch your career with our hands-on M.B.A. and M.Eng. programs. All programs include a one-year internship - a great opportunity to apply your knowledge and gain additional professional experience!

More

Unlock the impact of religion on our global futures at Bayreuth

Do you want to address critical issues about how religion is shaping our shared futures? Are you interested in understanding these issues from an innovative, global perspective? Then come to the Unive...

More
1/14

Contact

  • Regional Office Cairo

    11 Street El-Saleh Ayoub Cairo-Zamalek Telephone: +20 2 27 35 27 26
    Fax: +20 2 27 38 41 36
Screenshot of map with location of DAAD-office marked