{"product_id":"seeing-with-words-an-ekphrastic-creative-writing-session","title":"Seeing With Words: An Ekphrastic Creative Writing Session","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, May 3, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3:00 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration fee\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 AED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults and Teens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the Photography Exhibition The City in Its Details: The Past and Future in Dubai's Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creative writing session invites participants to explore the connection between photography and language through the practice of ekphrasis—writing inspired by visual art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided by observation, imagination, and reflection, participants will engage closely with photographs from the exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City in Its Details: The Past and Future in Dubai's Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Through attentive looking, they will transform architectural forms and urban details into descriptive language, personal narratives, and poetic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on writing experience or technical skill, the session encourages curiosity, mindful attention, and authentic voice. Writing becomes a way to slow down, notice the stories held within buildings and city spaces, and reflect on how the past and future coexist within Dubai’s evolving landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLed by:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniela Godoy-Waheed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Canadian–Argentinian artist, educator, and PhD candidate whose research explores ekphrasis, material culture, and the relationship between image and text. Based in the United Arab Emirates, she specializes in traditional marbling techniques such as Turkish Ebru and Japanese Suminagashi, using art as a pathway for storytelling and reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniela teaches creative and heritage art practices that combine mindful observation with writing and visual expression. Her work has been featured at regional art festivals and cultural events, and she continues to bridge art and language through workshops, exhibitions, and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegister Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpots are limited to maintain a focused and comfortable group experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly booking is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eBecome a Member:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eEnjoy free registration and exclusive benefits — explore our memberships and become a member \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kutubna.ae\/pages\/become-a-member\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutubna Cultural Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084061962522,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5561\/7562\/files\/SeeingWithWords_V3-Square.jpg?v=1776236605","url":"https:\/\/www.kutubna.ae\/ar\/products\/seeing-with-words-an-ekphrastic-creative-writing-session","provider":"Kutubna Cultural Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}