GHADEER SADEQ
Arts and Cultural Management professional with expertise in administering cultural exhibitions and events, generating digital content, and managing collections. Proven success spearheading creatives at the intersection of politics, modern and contemporary art, and global diplomacy. Strong understanding of the domestic and international art scene with a focus on the Middle East.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, New York, NY — Master in Arts and Cultural Management
AUGUST 2019 - MAY 2021
Northeastern University, Boston, MA — Master of Arts in Political Science
JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2019
Suffolk University, Boston, MA — Bachelor of Arts in Government
AUGUST 2014 - DECEMBER 2017
EXPERIENCE
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)— Guest Curator
SEPT 2022
Determined the subject and intellectual focus of the Exhibition, including all aspects of the selection and conceptual development.
Provided a description of the exhibition and promotional materials.
Wrote the exhibition didactics and introductory wall labels.
Supervised the exhibition design and layout.
Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia — Research Assistant
AUG 2021 - DEC 2023
Wrote reports, papers, and proposals, as well as researched and presented ideas for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to increase its participation in UNESCO.
Managed, supported, and executed research projects and strategies.
Drafted cultural policy recommendations and helped codify existing policies to improve the cultural infrastructure in the Kingdom
Worked and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including multiple government entities and subject matter experts
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), Saudi Arabia — Writer
SEPT 2020 - PRESENT
Conducted interviews with artists in the Middle East.
Published articles in Ithraeyat Magazine on topics related to art and culture in Saudi Arabia.
Edited, uploaded, and moderated content for Ithraeyat Magazine.
Barjeel Art Foundation x McMullen Museum of Art — Guest Curator
DEC 2021 - DEC 2023
Decided on the subject and intellectual focus of the exhibition.
Wrote the exhibition’s description, didactics, and wall labels.
Supervised the installation of the artworks and exhibition design.
Barjeel Art Foundation, UAE — Researcher, Writer, and Content Creator
MAY 2020 - DEC 2020
Generated short stories featuring Saudi modern artists for the foundation’s Google Arts and Culture page.
Researched and created digital content for the online Cultural Majlis, including artists’ biographies, career timelines, and notable artwork.
Produced and edited 3 videos, achieving 1,700+ views.
MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, MA — Inventory Intern
JAN 2020 - MAR 2020
Maintained and updated 50+ art documents on the EmbARK database.
Managed public and campus lending program artwork inventory on MIT's dynamic permanent collection.
Boston’s Cultural Majlis, Boston, MA — Founder
MAY 2019 - PRESENT
Initiated Boston’s cultural “Majlis,” uniting the local Middle East and North African communities across art, culture, and diversity.
Spearheaded event planning activities, including booking guest speakers, introducing topics, and organizing venues; attracted ~30 attendees per event.
Supervised three students while co-managing social media channels; grew Instagram platform.
Consortium for Arab Region Studies, Boston, MA — Research Assistant
JAN 2018 - MAY 2019
Analyzed the historical, ongoing struggle of the American public’s understanding of Arab cultures and American interests related to the Middle East.
Suffolk University, Boston, MA — Teaching Assistant
SEPT 2017 - DEC 2017
Co-instructed principles and concepts of oral communication and public speaking to 30 students.
PUBLICATIONS
Tariq Abdul Hakim : The father of Saudi music
Mar 2023
An article that sheds the light on one of the most important figures in the history of modern music establishment in Saudi Arabia. (link)
Songs of Generations
MAR 2023
An article that explores the songs that sustained themselves in the collective memory of people of Saudi across generations. Where these songs had the power to resonate withstanding the changes and time passing. (link)
Featured Artist: How Dia Al-azzawi's identity is shaping his work
Sept 2022
An interview with prominent Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi about how his work tackles the subject of identity, politics, culture. How he is navigating living outside of his homeland as an artist. (link )
Engineering geometric identities
Sept 2022
An interview with Saudi artist Um Kalthoum, and how the intersectionality of her identities as a female artist influences her artistic process. (link)
“Culture and Gold” Preserving Hijazi culture with gold, an interview with Sarah Al-Abdali
APR 2022
An interview with artist Sarah Al-Abdali about her artwork that focuses on Islamic philosophy and architecture and sharing women’s stories. (link)
“The Art of Candy” an interview with Ghadah Al Rabee
MAR 2022
An interview with artist Ghadah Al Rabee about her work using disposable candy wraps in making art as an approach to sustainability. (link)
“Sustainable Architecture” an interview with Shahad Al-Azzaz
MAR 2022
An interview with Shahad Al-Azzaz, a Saudi architect, about her architecture practice and how it includes sustainability in its philosophy. (link)
Political Narrative in Modern Arab Art ( السردية السياسية في الفن العربي)
MAR 2022
An article that explores the political narrative in the work of Arab artists for Thmanyah Media & Podcasting Platform. (link)
“Conceptualizing light” an interview with Rashed Al-Shashai
DEC 2021
An interview with artist Rashed Al-Shashai about the use of light in his artwork, his participation in the Noor Al Riyadh public art exhibition, and his artistic style. (link)
Abdulrahman Al Soliman’s Work: Worshippers Leaving the Mosque, 1980
DEC 2020
Story for Barjeel Art Foundation’s Google Arts & Culture page (forthcoming).
The Artists Who Paved the Way
SEP 2020
Ithraeyat Magazine “Nation (Issue #6),” Celebrating the 80th Saudi National Day (link).
Al-Ahsa in the Work of Abdul Rahman Al Soliman (الإحساء في أعمال عبد الرحمن سليمان)
JUL 2020
An article that explores the life of Saudi Pioneer artist Adbul Rahman Al Soliman for Thmanyah Media & Podcasting Platform (link).
MEDIA
.بحث حول جماعة أصدقاء الفن التشكيلي يضئ جوانب من تاريخ الرواد (link)
Ghadeer Sadeq: A researcher with a mission to fill gaps of Saudi Art History (link).
How can art become an enabler of dialogue? Researcher Ghadeer Sadeq talks about how art shapes the nation's history in the most creative ways. (link).
AWARDS
The Art Jameel Research Grant recipient: Mapping the Arts in KSA (1940-2000).
Graduating with honor from Pratt Institute class of 2021 in Arts & Cultural management.
Misk Fellowship 2019-2021.
King Abdullah Full Scholarship; Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau Scholarship.
Dean’s List - Fall 2014, Fall 2016, and Fall 2017 at Suffolk University in Boston.
SKILLS
English (Fluent) and Arabic (Native); Excel, Google Suite, Social Media