This episode is a recording of a talk titled Art Critique in the UAE which took place in Dubai on September 10th at Tashkeel. Thanks to Tashkeel for letting us share the talk with our listeners.
About the talk:
Can a Culture of Critique Exist in the UAE?
Why has the UAE seemingly resisted the culture of critique?
Who is contributing to changing the dynami ... Show More
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