The Reflections of Memorial Mastermind Sam di Mauro

Childers by Paul Cochrane

Jun 23, 20259:16Society & Culture

Sam di Mauro was responsible for developing the Memorial to the victims of the Palace fire. On the 25th anniversary he reflects on the work he created Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

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