RUST Duo Artistic Residency

RUST is a contemporary musical project led by the duo Hani Manja and Petra Al Hawi. It is based on a renewed interpretation of Arabic tarab through the integration of electronic music, within an artistic vision that seeks innovation while preserving its authentic aesthetic references.

The residency took place from January 21 to 30 and included field visits to the Chenini Oasis and Old Matmata, along with artistic encounters with local creatives. The experience enabled the duo to engage with the cultural and natural distinctiveness of Gabès and draw inspiration from its elements within their creative