Here, Libya’s youth from the East, West, and South come together to exchange ideas, not
gunfire, to share proposals instead of insults and accusations. They aim to paint a bright future
that reflects their potential and dreams, boundless and full of promise.
Under the theme “The Message of Art,” the Scout Leader Ali Khalifa Al-Zaidi Hall hosted a youth
dialogue session on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Part of the university’s “Figures from My
Country” celebration for visual arts, this event gathered young people from various disciplines
and interests to discuss the role of art in expressing identity and culture, as well as its place in
Libya’s job market.
The session featured distinguished guests and experts in various artistic fields:
- Omar Mustafa: Graphic designer and digital artist
- Fahd Abdullah: Digital artist
- Islam Al-Madani: UI/UX designer
- Majd Al-Din Al-Hassi: Game developer and digital artist
- Lubna Raqqas: Art curator
- Mawadda Al-Werfalli: Graphic designer
- Rowaida Makhlouf: Visual artist
- Abdullah Al-Masmari: Digital artist and mangaka
- Fatima Al-Zawi: Session moderator
Engaging discussions highlighted the experiences of young and professional visual artists,
exploring how art can serve as a medium for social change and convey contemporary issues.
The session also examined the challenges and opportunities artists face in the Libyan job
market, focusing on ways to promote art within the economic sector and support it as a viable
and sustainable career path.
