The Culture Counter
From standout moments in our cultural programme to exclusive conversations, The Culture Counter offers a dynamic perspective on the ideas shaping contemporary culture.
Each episode brings together highlights from talks and panels at The Arts Club, alongside interviews with leading voices across the creative industries, business, and science. Thoughtfully curated, the series captures the breadth of dialogue across our London and Dubai clubs.
Episodes
74 episodes
You & Your AI Lover | The Arts Club London
Silicon Valley–based sex tech expert Kaamna Bhojwani explores how advances in AI and robotics are reshaping intimacy, relationships, and human connection in conversation with Blanche Parris, Head of Cultural Programming at The Arts Club. <...
The New Energy Order | The Arts Club Dubai
A fireside chat between Francesco Sciortino, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Proxima Fusion, and Devika Thapar, Co-founder and General Partner at Wilbe, brings the global race to...
Optimising Nutrition in Summer | The Arts Club London
With summer approaching, host Blanche Parris sits down with two leading voices in functional medicine to explore how to support our health holistically, treating root causes rather than symptoms, and how to navigate the season's many temptation...
The Politics of Rewilding | The Arts Club London
This panel discussion explores the increasingly divisive politics of rewilding and its impact on the future of the UK countryside, spanning environmental ambition, food security, rural livelihoods, and economic reality. F...
Collecting in an Evolving Art Market | The Arts Club Dubai
In this episode of The Culture Counter, leading voices from across the art world discuss what it means to collect in a rapidly evolving global market. Recorded at The Arts Club Dubai, the conversation explores shifting collector behavi...
AI & Leadership | The Arts Club London
How will AI reshape the way we live, work and think? In this thought-provoking live recording from The Arts Club London, Dr. Daniel Hulme, founder and CEO of Satalia, Chief AI Officer at WPP, and one of the leading voices in artificial intellig...
The Resilient Executive: The New Intelligence Behind Endurance | The Arts Club Dubai
An exclusive session in collaboration with WHOOP featuring the authors Unstressable, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], and Alice Law, stress and resilience specialist, moderated by Kristen Holmes, Vice President of Perform...
AI and the Future of Pharmaceuticals | The Arts Club Dubai
An illuminating discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape — from drug discovery to patient care. Moderated by Khawar Mann, co-founder and CEO of Auxilium Services, the panel brings together Mo Khodadadi...
The Future of Galleries In A Changing Art World | The Arts Club Dubai
A timely conversation as the region prepares to welcome one of its most significant cultural moments of the year, Abu Dhabi Art. This discussion will explore how the contemporary art landscape is being reshaped in an era where collectors build ...
The Weight of Change: The Rise of Weight Loss Medication | The Arts Club Dubai
An insightful conversation on one of today’s most talked-about medical and cultural phenomena, the rise of weight loss medication. As these drugs transform approaches to weight management, they are also reshaping the pharmaceutical industry, cl...
Reframing the Mind: A workshop by Dr. Naif Al Mutawa | The Arts Club Dubai
In the lead-up to World Mental Health Day, we welcome Dr. Naif Al Mutawa for a workshop on recognising and reframing negative thought patterns, building emotional resilience, and prioritising mental wellbeing in both daily life and the workplac...
Authored: Sara Hamdan, What Will People Think? | The Arts Club Dubai
Writer and former New York Times journalist Sara Hamdan joins us at The Arts Club Dubai to discuss her debut novel, What Will People Think? — an intergenerational story moving between 2011 New York and 1947 Jaffa, exploring id...
An Evening with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports | The Arts Club Dubai
When Paul Griffiths arrived in the UAE in 2007, he took a bold leap from his role as MD of Gatwick Airport. Since then, he has led the remarkable transformation of Dubai Airports — guiding its rise from just over 34 million passengers a year to...
Beyond the Runway: Fashion’s Global Shifts | The Arts Club Dubai
Fresh from the Fashion Weeks, this conversation brings together leading voices in the industry to unpack the season’s defining ideas and aesthetics. Featuring Sujata Assomull, Contributing Editor at Vogue Business and Founding Editor-i...
Preserving The Invisible: The Art of Conservation | The Arts Club Dubai
What happens behind the scenes to preserve the artworks we love? Tune in for an engaging conversation on the craft, care, and complexity of art conservation led by industry experts, including Ekaterina Plastinina, Associate Director at Green Ar...
Hormonal Health: How to Balance Body, Skin, & Mind | The Arts Club Dubai
Hormones affect everything — from our skin and sleep to mood and weight. In this insightful conversation, Francesca Ogiermann-White, founder of The Beauty Triangle and Tatler’s Health & Beauty Editor-at-Large, leads an expert panel on how t...
A Founder's Story: Brunello Cucinelli | The Arts Club Dubai
Step into the world of luxury and vision with Brunello Cucinelli in this exclusive fireside chat that marks his first appearance in Dubai. Discover the extraordinary journey of the man behind Italy’s iconic brand, as he shares how his personal ...
Stress, Burnout, & Mental Health | The Arts Club Dubai
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Dr. Saliha Afridi, founder of The LightHouse Arabia, leads the conversation focusing on the importance of mental health and wellbeing in today's fast-paced world. She explores the meaning of a healthy ...
Gut Health & Longevity By Lanserhof | The Arts Club Dubai
Dr Jan Stritzke, a leading specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and Medical Director at the award-winning Austrian health resort, Lanserhof Sylt, shares valuable insights into the crucial link between gut health and longevity. He expl...
A Founder's Story: Christian Louboutin | The Arts Club Dubai
In this special edition of A Founder’s Story, we are joined by the iconic designer Christian Louboutin for an insightful fireside chat, moderated by Ritu Upadhyay, Middle East Bureau Chief at WWD. Christian explores his personal and professiona...
The Yellow Metal | The Arts Club Dubai
Gold stands as a cornerstone in the annals of currency, trade, and investment. Tracing its rich history unveils tales of civilizations, conquests, and economic transformations, showcasing its profound influence on human affairs. Today, amidst t...
The Culture Dispatch: The Root Resurgence | The Arts Club Dubai
In recent years, there has been a notable resurgence of interest in plant-based remedies and traditional herbal medicine practices, driven in part by a societal shift towards holistic wellness intersecting with traditional knowledge and scienti...
The Art Cereal: New Trends in Collecting | The Arts Club Dubai
Ahead of Art Dubai, Amelie von Wedel and Pernilla Holmes, Founder and Director of Wedel Art, art advisory firm and curators for The Arts Club London and Dubai, lead a discussion on the most interesting works capturing the attention of the...
Cross Border Audiophiles: A Conversation with Dustee Jenkins | The Arts Club Dubai
A conversation with Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify, exploring the latest trends and innovations coming out of the audio space. Diving into what this exciting future of audio represents to Arab creators and how streaming...
The Culture Dispatch: Navigating Financial Frontiers 2024 | The Arts Club Dubai
Dive into the intricate world of financial movements, where we unravel the past, scrutinise the present, and peek into the future of venture capital trends. Offering valuable perspectives on the venture capital landscape, courtesy of our distin...
