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Dec 2023
10m 29s

Episode 02: Backstory: Leave to Cool

Sharjah Art Foundation
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Backstory explores the story behind an artwork, including its conception, context and meaning in the world. Join curator Omar Kholeif as he speaks about ‘Leave to Cool’ (2020), a painting by Lubaina Himid, to learn more about the significance of its imagery, materiality and history. Backstory is available in both audio and video formats. To watch the video ... Show More
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