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May 2018
32m 31s

Tashkeel

Tea With Culture
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This episode is about Tashkeel, a Dubai based multi-disciplinary studio, work space and gallery. Established in Dubai in 2008 by Lateefa bint Maktoum, Tashkeel enables creative practice, experimentation and dialogue among practitioners and the wider community. Hind Mezaina interviews Lisa Ball-Lechgar (Deputy Director) and Jill Hoyle (Manager)to talk ab ... Show More
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