Sami Khatib is a founding member of the Beirut Institute for Critical Analysis and Research (BICAR) and specializes on Critical Theory with interdisciplinary research interests in Philosophy, Aesthetic Theory, Visual Arts, Media Theory, and Cultural Studies. He joined the OIB in October 2023. Prior appointments include guest professorships at the HfG Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (2021-23) and the Institute of Philosophy and Sciences of Art at Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (2020-21), a professorship of Visual Arts at the American University in Cairo (2019-20), a postdoctoral fellowship at the DFG research training group “Cultures of Critique” at Leuphana University Lüneburg (2017-18), a visiting professorship of philosophy and aesthetics at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (2017), a visiting professorship at the Department of Fine Arts and Art History at the American University of Beirut (2016-17), and a Mellon postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Arts and Humanities at the American University of Beirut (2015-16). He holds an MA degree in Media Studies and Philosophy (2004) and a PhD degree in Media Studies (2013) from Freie Universität Berlin. His publications include a co-editorship of the volume “Critique: The Stakes of Form” (Zürich, Berlin: Diaphanes, 2020) and authorship of the book “Teleologie ohne Endzweck: Walter Benjamins Ent-stellung des Messianischen” [“Teleology without End.” Walter Benjamin’s Dislocation of the Messianic] (2013).
From the founders:
“Kilmé is a talk series dedicated to celebrating the work of Palestinian artists, intellectuals, and academics. It serves as a platform for these remarkable voices to present their work and discuss topics that matter most to them, freely and openly. The word “Kilmé” means “word” in Arabic, and we believe that their words and voices deserve to be heard.
We are excited to host this talk series at Lettrétage, a venue located in the heart of Berlin Mitte, known for its innovative approaches to presenting literature.
Starting in September 2024, we will engage with our Palestinian guests once a month in what promises to be an enriching experience for both our audience and ourselves. Our commitment is to showcase the diversity and creativity of Palestinian voices, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of Berlin—a city that is home to the largest Palestinian community in Europe.”
Tyme Khleifi & Michael Barenboim
Veteranenstrasse 21
10119 Berlin