Dominika Maria Alkhodari is a Polish-born oud player, artist, and artistic researcher. At the heart of her practice is the Arabic oud—an instrument whose encounter profoundly reshaped her understanding of the world. Through poetic performances where music, film, text, and artistic research converge, she explores themes of belonging, memory, and shared histories. Her work offers an immersive space for active listening, attention, and reflection, allowing quiet shifts in perception to emerge.