TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and brings a multiplicity of perspectives to the surface. In this dynamic talk, Al-Mahdi traces her development as a storyteller using satire, dark humor and tactile collage techniques to expand what we think we know about ourselves.

Zahra Al-Mahdi: The infinite alchemy of storytelling

The infinite alchemy of storytelling

Multimedia artist unlocks the power of storytelling to challenge historical narratives, shining a light on multiple perspectives.

Using satire and dark humor, the art series 'Bird Watch' questions societal norms through the eyes of imagined minority voices.

The artist's journey from confusion to clarity, leveraging screens' contradictory stories to understand the dynamic nature of history.