Mona Chalabi Discusses Data, Journalism and Her Six-Year Book Project at Nicer Tuesdays New York
Illustrator Mona Chalabi spoke at Nicer Tuesdays in New York, engaging in a discussion with It's Nice That US editor-at-large, Elizabeth Goodspeed. Chalabi transitioned from a position at the United Nations to focus on infographics, emphasizing the limitations of data journalism in conveying complex global issues. She also introduced her debut book, “Ten Lives: How What We Have Shapes Who We Are,” published by Penguin, which took her six years to complete. The work combines personal narratives, reporting, and data visuals to critique societal class perceptions. Nicer Tuesdays, a monthly creative series, will host future events in London and Los Angeles.
Key facts
- Mona Chalabi appeared at Nicer Tuesdays in New York in conversation with It's Nice That US editor-at-large Elizabeth Goodspeed
- Chalabi's first job was at the United Nations before she moved into creating infographics
- Her Penguin-published book Ten Lives: How What We Have Shapes Who We Are mixes memoir, reportage and data visualisation
- The book took six years to write and design and reimagines discussions of class and the top 1 per cent
- Chalabi is described as a multi award-winning illustrator
- Nicer Tuesdays is It's Nice That's monthly creative talk event
- November London speakers include Yinka Ilori, Daryn and Wonderhood Studios
- November Los Angeles speakers include Debbie Millman, Micaiah Carter and Bijou Karman
Entities
Artists
- Mona Chalabi
- Elizabeth Goodspeed
- Yinka Ilori
- Daryn
- Debbie Millman
- Micaiah Carter
- Bijou Karman
Institutions
- It's Nice That
- Nicer Tuesdays
- United Nations
- Penguin
- Wonderhood Studios
- Love Corn
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands