Guest curator Greg de Cuir Jr. interviews five prominent artist duos—including Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, and OJOBOCA—to explore the mechanics of collaborative practice and shared life. The participants discuss the origins of their partnerships, ranging from the necessity of navigating new environments like Berlin’s analog film scene to the shared political and aesthetic urgency following the Lebanese Civil Wars.
This dialogue highlights the unique psychological and logistical landscape of the "artist duo," a hybrid entity that challenges the traditional myth of the solitary creator. By examining how these pairs balance individual egos with collective vision, the feature provides insight into the sustainability of long-term artistic collaboration and the evolving ecosystems of contemporary film and video art.